Wed Feb 19 04:06:11 UTC 2025: ## Modi Honors Maratha Founder Shivaji Maharaj on Birth Anniversary

**New Delhi, India** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary, commemorating the founder of the Maratha Empire. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi lauded Shivaji Maharaj’s “valour and visionary leadership,” highlighting his contribution to the establishment of “Swarajya” (self-rule) and his enduring inspiration for future generations. The Prime Minister emphasized Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy as a model for building a strong, self-reliant, and prosperous India. Shivaji Maharaj, born in 1630 in Maharashtra, is celebrated for his military prowess and political acumen in expanding his kingdom, which once held significant power in India before British rule.

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