Jijabai
Dowager Queen, mother of Shivaji
Born
1598
427 years ago
Died
June 17th, 1674
351 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Dowager Queen served as a significant figure in the Maratha Empire. As the mother of Shivaji, she played a crucial role in his early life and education, instilling the values of valor and justice. Jijabai was instrumental in nurturing Shivaji's vision of establishing an independent kingdom, often encouraging his aspirations against the Mughals. Her influence helped shape Shivaji's character and motivated his rise to power, laying foundational values that guided the empire's future.
Nurtured Shivaji's ambitions for independence
Influenced Maratha resistance against Mughal rule
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