Some of the major qualities of Shivaji are as follows: 1. An effective organizer: Shivaji is known as one of the greatest organizers in history. By dint of his remarkable powers, he collected together the scattered Marathas and turned them into an organised formidable force. image source: facts-about-india.com/image-files/shivaji-maratha.JPG 2. An efficient general and military strategist: He was a [...]
Shivajis' Administration: Shivaji has been called the 'father of the Maratha nation.' Besides being a great conqueror and a diplomat, he was a successful administrator. In the words of Dr. Ishwari Prasad, "His system of administration was better than the Mughal administration in several areas." image source: shivajimaharaj.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/shivaji-maharaj-coronation-ceremony-rajyabhishek-1600x550.jpg A benevolent administrator: Dr. R.C. Majumdar writes of him, "He [...]
Shivaji as an empire and nation builder: Although several circumstances are said to be responsible for the rise of Shivaji and his building a strong nation and an empire but the fact remains that it was his charismatic personality that was responsible for his phenomenal achievement. Circumstances in fact already existed and no body tried to make use of these. [...]