The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the undisputed head of the administration and he stood for the welfare of his subjects. The administrative system of Shivaji had eight ministers to assist him in the work.The ministers, however, did not form a cabinet in the modern sense of the term, for they were … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Paragraph on Indian Council for Cultural Relations Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is a government sponsored autonomous body. It establishes and promotes cultural relations and exchanges between India and other countries; Regional offices in Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Suva … [Read more...]
Empire of Shivaji Maharaj
The Empire of Shivaji Maharaj was huge from Ramnagar (modern Dharampur) in the north to Karwar in the south, in the east it included Baglan, half of the Nasik and the Poona districts, the whole of Satara and much of Kolhapur district. These territories formed his Swaraj. In addition to the above, he … [Read more...]
Death of Shivaji (April 1680)
Shivaji died on 3rd April, 1680. But, he is still alive in the heart of the Indians. Shivaji's last days were clouded with anxiety. Shambhuji's desertion came like a blow and he felt distressed about the future of his great kingdom. The heir-apparent had proved vicious and the king's second son … [Read more...]
Character of Aurangazeb
The private life character of Aurangzeb was almost ideal. Mughal King Aurangzeb was an extremely industrious man, methodical and disciplined in habits and thought and an indefatigable worker. In food and dress he was very simple, and the number of his wives in his long life never exceeded the … [Read more...]
Shivaji and Afzal Khan
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of Maratha Empire. Afzal Khan was the first rate commander and general of Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur. The Bijapur government had suffered a considerable loss of territory and forts at the hands of Shivaji. The Bijapur government Afzal Khan to put … [Read more...]
First Clash of Aurangzeb and Shivaji
The clash between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Mughal emperor Aurangzeb took place in early 1657. Aurangzeb attacked Bijapur at that time. As the Prince Aurangzeb was seducing important Bijapur nobles and officers, Shivaji also offered his services to him on the condition that: He should … [Read more...]
Birth and Early Life of Shivaji
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (also known as Kshatrapati Shivaji, Shivaji Raje Bhonsle) belonged to the Bhonsle clan of the Maratha caste. He was the son of this Shahji Raje Bhonsle by his first wife Jijabai. It is believed that he was born on 19th February, 1630 in the hill fort of Shivneri, near … [Read more...]
Administration of Aurangzeb
The administration of Aurangzeb's was completely in his hands . Aurangzeb looked into the minutest details of administration, he read the petitions submitted to him and either wrote orders with his own hand or dictated them. All his officers and ministers of Administration were kept under his strict … [Read more...]
Distinguish between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
The differences between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats of India can be summarized as follows : 1. Direction: Western Ghats runs parallel to the western coast in a north-south direction from the Tapi River to Kanayakumari. But Eastern Ghats runs in a north-east to south-west direction … [Read more...]
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