Shivaji Maharaj- The Brave Maratha King

Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj was the warrior
king of Bhonsle clan
Established Hindavi Swaraj
out of a small Jagir
Remembered for
progressive civil rule
Won against powerful
enemies
He was a cautious leader
and a clever military
strategist

Shivaji Tames Afzal Khan

Battle of PratapgarhHistoric meeting with Afzal
Khan
Afzal Khan had treacherous
plan to execute Shivaji who
anticipated the move
He went in wearing an
armour under and a hidden
Wagh Nakh
Afzal Khan embraced
Shivaji and stabbed him in
the back

vajis armour and the Wagh Nakh- Tiger Claw

Tipu Sultan Tiger of Mysore

The eldest son of Sultan Hyder
Ali of Mysore, ruled from 1782
to 1799
He is credited with introducing
advanced warfare techniques
Also admired for
administrative innovations
including coinage

He started the land revenue

system that initiated the
growth of the famed Mysoresilk industry

The Sword of Tipu Sultan

According to legend, he
was blessed with the
sword by Goddess Durga
He found Nandakam, the
sword next to him after
the Goddess appeared in
his dream
The sword is inscribed
with verses from the Holy
Quran
TheDelhishahihilt with

Maharana Pratap of Mewar

The Maharana was known for
his self-respect and virtuous
behaviour
A valiant warrior who stood
against Mughal emperor Akbar
Succumbed to injuries inflicted
upon him at the famous Battle
of Haldighati
Just as his master, Chetak,
Maharanas war horse too
displayed tremendous courage
The legendary horse is always
a part of poems written and in
the Maharanas honour

Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar

Akbars armour with verses of the

Holy Quran inscribed

Regarded as the greatest

Mughal emperor
His reign extended from
1556 to 1605
He ruled nearly all of the
Indian sub-continent
A successful general and
a great administrator
Established a centralized
system of administration,
developed a strong
economy
Patron of arts, culture
and encouraged learning