New Delhi, 03 April (H.S.):

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah bowed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his punyatithi, hailing his relentless struggle and life saga as an eternal inspiration for patriotic devotion to the motherland.

In a poignant X post Friday, Amit Shah described Shivaji as the immortal emblem of Indian pride and guardian of national honor. He united people for faith and culture's defense, founding Hindavi Swaraj while mastering naval power—reflecting unmatched strategic vision and foresight. Shivaji exemplified ruling with cultural preservation, linguistic safeguarding, and public welfare ideals.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630-1680), Maratha Empire founder, master tactician, and visionary ruler, birthed 'Swaraj' against Mughals from Shivneri Fort on February 19, 1630. Guerrilla warfare vanquished Adilshahi and Mughal forces; his Ashtapradhan council forged efficient governance, etching him eternally as homeland protector and 'Hindu Pad Padshahi' pioneer.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar