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Also Known As Śivaji • Śivājī Bhonsle
Born February 19, 1630 or April 1627 • India
Died April 3, 1680 • Rajgarh • India

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Historical map of western and southern India showing the Maratha kingdom at the time of Shivaji's death in 1680. Shivaji's territories are highlighted in green, stretching along the western coast and inland, while the broader region of Maharashtra is shaded in purple. Major cities, rivers, and neighboring regions such as Bijapur, Golconda, and the Arabian Sea are labeled.
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