Islamic Resistance Resistance to Mughal Imperial Rule

Sambhaji Maharaj

"Chhatrapati of the Marathas from 1681 to 1689"

Region 📍 Deccan

Opponent ⚔️ Mughal Empire

Biography

Sambhaji, also known as Shambhuraje, ruled from 1681 to 1689 as the second king (Chhatrapati) of the Maratha Empire, a prominent state in early modern India. He was the eldest son of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire.

Notable Conflict

Deccan Campaigns

Year: 1681

Era of Resistance

Historical Context

Resistance to Mughal Imperial Rule

Timeline

1526–1857

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