Shivaji
Maharaj was the greatest ruler of Maharashtra. So, Maharashtrians have a
great regard for this Maratha ruler. To give a respect, the birthday of
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is celebrated on huge scale on February 19th
every year. He was born on this day at the Shivneri fort in the year
1630. He is known as the creator of the Maratha nation.Shivaji had great mind of constructive genius of medieval India. Time may change, empires may go and dynasties may become faded, but the greatness of Shivaji is alive in the minds of Maharashtrian in particular and in the minds of every India in general. His dazzling victories and ever-ready smile made him the idol of his soldiers.