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Chhatrapati Shivaji Name:  Shivaji Bhonsle Date of Birth:  February 19, 1630 Birthplace:  Shivneri Fort, Pune district, Maharashtra Parents:  Shahaji Bhonsle (Father) and Jijabai (Mother) Reign:  1674–1680 Spouse:  Saibai, Soyarabai, Putalabai, Sakvarbai, Laxmibai, Kashibai Children:  Sambhaji, Rajaram, Sakhubai Nimbalkar, Ranubai Jadhav, Ambikabai Mahadik, Rajkumaribai Shirke Religion:  Hinduism Death:  April 3, 1680 Seat of Power:  Raigad Fort, Maharashtra Successor:  Sambhaji Bhonsle Image Credit: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He is considered to be one of the greatest warriors of his time and even today, stories of his exploits are narrated as a part of the folklore. With his valor and great administrative skills, Shivaji carved out an enclave from the declining Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur. It eventually became the genesis of the Maratha Empire. After establishing his rule,...

Shah Jahan Fast Facts Date of Birth : January 5, 1592 Place of Birth : Lahore, Pakistan Birth Name : Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram Date of Death : January 22, 1666 Place of Death : Agra, India Reign : January 19, 1628 to July 31, 1658 Spouses : Kandahari Mahal, Akbarabadi Mahal, Mumtaz Mahal, Fatehpuri Mahal, Muti Begum Children : Aurangzeb, Dara Shukoh, Jahanara Begum, Shah Shuja, Murad Bakhsh, Roshanara Begum, Gauhara Begum, Parhez Banu Begum, Husnara Begum, Sultan Luftallah, Sultan Daulat Afza, Huralnissa Begum, Shahzadi Surayya Banu Begum, Sultan Ummid Baksh Father :Jahangir Mother : Jagat Gosaini Shah Jahan (Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram) was one of the most successful emperors of the Mughal Empire. He was the fifth Mughal ruler after Babur, Humayun, Akbar and Jahangir. After winning the war of succession post the demise of his father Jahangir, Shah Jahan successfully ruled the empire for 30 years. During his reign, the Mughal Empire thrived, making his reign the golden era of t...