INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shivaji crowned himself at
A
Poona
B
Konkan
C
Bijapur
D
Rajgarh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1674, Shivaji crowned himself formally at Raigarh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shivaji was crowned king of the Maratha Empire (Hindawi Swaraj) in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shivaji celebrated his coronation in 1674 CE at Rajgarh. On 6th June 1674 CE, Shivaji’s coronation was performed according to the Shastras by Vishweshwar, also called Gaga Bhatta, of Varanasi. After that, he was called as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1674 Shivaji declared himself as an independent ruler and assumed the title as “Chhatrapati”, meaning the ultimate emperor.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shivaji Bhonsle was an Indian warrior king. In 1674, he was formally crowned as the monarch of his realm at Raigarh. After his coronation, Shivaji assumed the title of Chhatrapati.

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