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Jijabai was the mother of Shivaji , founder of the Maratha Empire . She was born a daughter of Lakhuji Jadhav, a prominent grandee of Sindkhed in the present-day Buldhana district of Maharashtra State. As per customs of that age ,She was wed at an early age to Shahaji Bhosale , a nobleman and military commander under the Adil Shahi sultans of Bijapur in present-day Karnataka .She was his second wife. Jijabai was the mother of eight children, bearing six daughters and two sons. the younger of her sons was Shivaji. She was well known for her chivalry and character. ON MISSION She wholeheartly supported cause of her husband. Shahaji had tried to establish maratha state on the ruin of erstwhile Nizamshahi sultanate.However he was defeated by combined forces of Mughals and Adilshahi.As per condition of treaty he was forced to move towards south. In order to continue the struggle ,he deputed her as Queen Regent .She was deputed on this mission because of her ability as a warrior and administrator.This is the tradition of Maratha women since time immemorial. At that time Shivaji was at the age of 14 .He being minor and younger , accompanied mother.The elder son Sambhaji remained with father.Shivaji left Banglore alongwith her mother , a council of ministers and chosen military commanders.Against this background ,Shivaji took oath at the temple of lord Raireshwar.Rest history is well known. Her elder son Sambhaji was killed in a battle with Afzal Khan of the Adil Shahi court.Shivaji killed Afzal Khan and took revenge. Jijabai is widely credited with raising Shivaji in a manner that led up to his future greatness.She gave a human touch to personality of Shivaji.His policy towards captured women reflects her influence. She died immediately after coronation of Shivaji ,fulfilling her mission. It is worth to mention that apart form her Rukmini(wife of Krishna),Damayanti(wife of Nala),Lopamudra(wife of sage agasti) were princess from Bhoj Yadavas of Vidarbha.All four princess are well known for their versite personlity and character. SEE ALSO |
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