biography
pronunciation:
[shivahjee]
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| male
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| lived:
| (c.1627–80)
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| biography:
| Founder of the Maratha Empire in W India, born at Shivner, Pune (Poona). He campaigned against the Mughals, and was enthroned as an independent ruler in 1674. Renowned as a military leader, social reformer, and advocate of religious tolerance, his last years were made difficult by internal problems and pressure from outside enemies. |
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