Jijamata was born on 12 January 1598 at Jijau Mahal, Deulgaon, Shindhkhed Raja , Ahmadnagar Sultanate. So 12 January is the day celebrated as JIjamata Jayati. She is Also known as ‘Rajmata’, ‘Rashtramata’, ‘Jijabai’, ‘Jijau’, ‘ Mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’, And also known as the ‘founder of the Maratha Empire ’.
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About Jijimata and Family :
Jijamata was daughter of ‘Lakhuji Jadhav’ and ‘Mahalasa bai’. She had four brothers. Her father was a Maratha Noble. At the age of 8 years, Jijamata got married to Shahaji Raje Bhosale.on 5Nov.1605 . Shahaji Bhosale was the son of Moloji Bhosale of Verul village.
Shahaji Raje was a Military Leader of India in the 17th century. He served the Ahmadnagar sultanate, The Bijapur sultanate, and the Mughal Sultanate . as well as Shahaji Raje, a courageous and Brave Saradar of Marathas. Shahaji Raje died on 23 January 1664.
Jijamata was the mother of two sons, Sambhaji Raje and Shivaji Raje. Sambhaji Shahaji Raje was the elder son of Shahaji And Jijamata.
At the time of Shambhaji’s birth, Shahaji Raje was a general in the court of Nizamshahi. Sambhaji was killed by Afzal Khan when Shivaji Maharaj was born on 19 February 1630 in Shivneri Fort.
Jijamat taught Shivaji Maharaj about “ Swarajya ” and raised Him to be a Warrior. She told Shivaji Maharaj Stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharat. She wants Shivaji Maharaj Independent.
Shivaji Maharaj was an Indian Rular and member of The Bhosale Clan. He carved his own kingdom Known as the “Maratha Empire”. In 1674 he was Formally Crowned The Chhatrapati At Raigad Fort. He died on 3 April 1680 at the age of 50 years on Raigad fort.
Jijamata was not only beautiful but also had a lot of skills like Horse riding. She managed her husband’s jagir in Pune and developed it. She established Kasba Ganpati Mandir. The mother of the Independent Maratha Empire died on 17 June 1674 at Raigad Fort.
Conclusion:
“Jijamata Jayanti” is an article written for the birth anniversary of Jijamata. This article tries to introduce the Jijamata Family and her courage. If this article is helpful so please connect with us.
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