Coronation: He was crowned as the Maratha King on June 6, 1674, at Raigad Fort.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
        
            
                
                
            
               
                      
                        
                        
                            Military Strategy: Known for his guerrilla warfare tactics, he established a strong navy and forts across Maharashtra.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
        
            
                
                
            
               
                      
                        
                        
                            Administration: Shivaji Maharaj implemented an efficient administrative system known as the Ashta Pradhan Mandal.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
        
            
                
                
            
               
                      
                        
                        
                            Legacy: His vision of Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule) inspired future generations and laid the foundation for the Maratha Empire.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
        
            
                
                
            
               
                      
                        
                        
                            Death: Shivaji Maharaj passed away on April 3, 1680, at Raigad Fort.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
        
            
                
                
            
               
                      
                        
                        
                            Forts: He captured numerous forts, including Kondana, which he later renamed Sinhagad.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
        
            
                
                
            
               
                      
                        
                        
                            Religious Tolerance: Known for his religious tolerance, he respected all faiths and promoted secularism.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
        
            
                
                
            
               
                      
                        
                        
                            Military Reforms: He modernized the Maratha military and introduced innovative tactics.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
        
            
                
                
            
               
                      
                        
                        
                            Iconic Status: Shivaji Maharaj is revered as a national hero in India, with statues, monuments, and institutions commemorating his legacy.
                        
 
                    
                
                 
                     
                 
            
        
    
    
        
            
            
        
      
			
				
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