Question

Explain the statement with reasons.
Shahajiraje is known as the visionary of Swarajya.

Answer 1

1. Shahajiraje Bhosale was a prominent sardar in the Nizamshahi kingdom. After the end of Nizamshahi rule, he accepted the rank of a Mansabdar in the Adilshahi court. 
2. Shahajiraje was valiant, courageous, wise and well-versed in the science of statehood.
3. He had successfully handled many Adilshahi expeditions in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
4. The provinces of Pune, Supe, Shirwal, Indapur and Chakan were given to Shahajiraje as Jahangir. He personally aspired to establish Swarajya. He is regarded as the visionary of Swarajya.
5. The concept of Swarajya was visualized by Shahajiraje and it was turned into reality by Chh. Shivaji Maharaj.
6. Chh. Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundation of Swarajya from the Mawal region. Several factors like a topography of Maharashtra, valour of the local Mawalas, the administrative and military experience gained by the Maratha sardars while working with Nizamshahi and Adilshahi and above all these the able leadership of Chh. Shivaji Maharaj could make it possible.