Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Jijabai shahaji bhonsle referred to as Rajmata Jijabai or Jijau, was the mother of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire.

Jijabai was born on 12 January 1598. Jijabai was married at an early age to Shahaji Bhosle. She taught Shivaji about swarajya and raised him to be a great warrior.

Herself a fierce warrior and administrator, she was instrumental in Shivaji’s quests to establish the Maratha Empire.

She served as the queen regent in her son’s kingdom for which she is commonly known as Rajmata Jijabai. A champion of Hind Swaraj who stood against the Mughal Empire, one of the most inspirational.