Shivaji I ruled from 1630 to 1680 in India.
He opposed the Bijapur Sultanate and gained power.
– Shivaji founded the strong Maratha Empire.
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He briefly served as a Mughal military commander.
In 1674, he was crowned King of the Marathas.
Shivaji established a navy for coastal defense.
He defeated Afzal Khan at Pratapgarh in 1659.
The 1664 Surat raid boosted Shivaji’s resources.
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