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Memorial for Maratha Warriors
Why in News?
On 10th March 2025, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister announced that the state government will build a memorial in Haryana and Agra to honor the Maratha warriors who fought and were martyred in the third battle of Panipat.
Key Points
- Memorial for Chhatrapati Shivaji:
- The Maharashtra government will build a memorial in Agra to commemorate Chhatrapati Shivaji’s escape from Mughal custody.
- The state will coordinate with the Uttar Pradesh government to establish the memorial.
- Memorial and Statue at Panipat:
- In January, the state Chief Minister announced plans to erect a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji at Panipat.
- A grand memorial will also be built at the historic battlefield where the third battle of Panipat took place.
- Historic Significance of the Battle of Panipat:
- The battle, fought on January 14, 1761, saw Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali’s forces defeat the Marathas.
- Thousands of soldiers died on both sides, and the Afghans secured victory with the support of Mughal forces.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- About:
- Born on 19th February 1630, at Shivneri Fort, Pune was a visionary leader from the Bhonsle clan and the founder of the Maratha Empire, known for resisting the Mughal Empire and striving for self-rule.
- Major Battles:
- Battle of Pratapgad, Battle of Pavan Khind, Sacking of Surat, Battle of Purandar, Battle of Sinhagad, and Battle of Sangamner.
- The Wagh nakh, was used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan in the 1659 Battle of Pratapgad.
- Titles:
- Chhatrapati, Shakakarta, Kshatriya Kulavantas, and Haindava Dharmodhhaarak.
- Administration:
- Centralized administration with the Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers), abolished the Jagirdari System, implemented the Ryotwari System, and built a strong naval force for coastal defense.
- Shivaji is renowned for his innovative guerrilla warfare tactics, which influenced subsequent rulers and shaped the Maratha Military Landscapes.
