Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2022: Netizens hail great Maratha warrior, see top wishes, rare facts!

New Delhi: On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, netizens hailed the great Maratha warrior. It is celebrated on February 19. He was a member of the Bhonsle clan of Marathas. He was formally crowned as the Chhatrapati (Monarch) of his realm at Raigad in 1674.

SHIVAJI MAHARAJ JAYANTI 2022 TOP WISHES: 

My tributes to one of the greatest emperors, India ever witnessed, Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

A small thread about his greatness.

(1/n)#ShivajiMaharaj #shivajijayanti #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj pic.twitter.com/fDTGSqBIav

—  (@GudumbaNews) February 19, 2022

“Never bend your head always hold it high.” #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj pic.twitter.com/dnJFfruDaZ — Vedic Woman (@Vedic_Woman) February 19, 2022

One of the greatest maratha leader, who has capability to destroy the roots of Mughal Empire.#ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj #ShivajiMaharaj #छत्रपती_शिवाजी_महाराज_जयंती  pic.twitter.com/dqvGc3ULAm — Vishal Ghodeswar (@VishalGhodesw13) February 19, 2022

Remembering the greatest emperor India has ever witnessed, the true Father of our great #HinduRashtra, greatest Hindu warrior of Maa Bharat, one and only one #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj on his Jayanti. #ShivajiMaharaj #shivajijayanti pic.twitter.com/0r0Am8X2R0

— Jaya (@Jayfromsouth1) February 19, 2022

He was not named after Lord Shiva, but after a Goddess Shivai Devi.

His real name is "Shivaji Bhonsale", but later became famous as "Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj".

(3/n)#ShivajiMaharaj #shivajijayanti #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj pic.twitter.com/EIS9CrrKBY —  (@GudumbaNews) February 19, 2022

"A great leader"
"A great freedom fighter"
"Honor of Maharashtra"
“Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj”#ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj#शिवजयंती #शिवजन्मोत्सव pic.twitter.com/pmr9IjywX2 — Parth Joshi (@ParthJo16924317) February 19, 2022

CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ RARE FACTS: 

- Chhatrapati Shivaji is said to have innovated military tactics and pioneered unconventional methods. 

- At the same time, he revived ancient Hindu political traditions and court conventions. Plus, he promoted the usage of Marathi and Sanskrit and not Persian, in court and administration.

- On the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior, Twitter is abuzz with wishes, quotes and messages. 

- Shivaji Maharaj was the first to realise the importance of having a naval force and thus is known as the Father of Indian Navy. 

- He established a navy and forts at the coastline to defend Maharashtra on Konkan's side. Jaigad, Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg forts are a testimony to Shivaji's efforts, ideas and valour.

- It is said that his mother prayed to regional Goddess Shivai and was blessed with the child and so the name Shivaji was given to the great Maratha ruler.