Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Feb 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary on Sunday, saying his courage and emphasis on good governance inspires us.
“I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His courage and emphasis on good governance inspires us,” PM Modi said in a tweet. He also tweeted his tributes in Marathi. The prime minister tagged an audio and video montage of him paying tributes to Shivaji over the years. PM Modi said that his bravery and emphasis on good governance is an inspiration for all.
I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His courage and emphasis on good governance inspires us. pic.twitter.com/hS5rmGrD7X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2023
Born in 1630, at Shivneri Fort in Pune , Shivaji is acknowledged for his valour, military genius and leadership. In 1674, he laid the foundation of the Maratha Empire in western India after fighting fiercely with the Mughals in 1670. In addition to creating a well-organized administrative system, Shivaji Maharaj established a broad civil code for the local populace.
Notably, Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, popularly known as Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, established the Shiv Jayanti celebration in 1870, and since then, people have been celebrating the day with great fervour. The day’s major objective is to honour the great warrior’s contribution to the restoration of the Maratha Empire and to recognize his extensive legacy.
