The great warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj needs no introduction. Born in 1630, Shivaji Maharaj remains one of the most inspirational figures in Indian history. Be it his quest for a Maratha empire, his military strategies or his daring escapes, the warrior-king continues to serve as a model for people centuries after his demise.

Formally crowned as the Chhatrapati of Raigad in 1674, the warrior-king breathed his last on 3 April, 1680. This year will mark the 343rd death anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.