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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
- 21 Feb 2024
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Source: PIB
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, is celebrated on 19th February every year.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was born on 19th February 1630 at the Shivneri Fort in the Junnar district of present day Maharashtra.
- He was born to Shahaji Bhosale and Jijabai.
- He introduced the collection of two taxes called the Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. He also divided his kingdom into four provinces, each headed by a Mamlatdar.
- He abolished the Jagirdari System and replaced it with the Ryotwari System.
- He took on the titles of Chhatrapati, Shakakarta, Kshatriya Kulavantas and Haindava Dharmodhhaarak.
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