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Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari Honor Sambhaji Maharaj on His Birth Anniversary

Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari paid tributes to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary on May 14. Shah hailed Sambhaji for liberating strategic territories from Mughal control and defending dharma. Gadkari described Sambhaji as a symbol of valour and bravery. Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of Shivaji Maharaj, ruled the Maratha Empire from 1681 to 1689.

Key Points: Amit Shah, Gadkari Pay Tribute to Sambhaji Maharaj

  • Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari pay homage to Sambhaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary
  • Shah praises Sambhaji for liberating territories from Mughal control
  • Gadkari calls Sambhaji a symbol of valour and bravery
  • Sambhaji Maharaj ruled as the second king of the Maratha Empire from 1681 to 1689
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Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari pay tributes to Sambhaji Maharaj, call him 'symbol of valour'

Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari pay tributes to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary, calling him a symbol of valour and defender of dharma.

"Symbol of valour and bravery. On the birth anniversary of Swarajya Rakshak Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Shri Sambhaji Maharaj, offering respectful salutations to him. - Nitin Gadkari"

New Delhi, May 14

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid homage to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary, praising the Maratha ruler for freeing strategic areas from Mughal control and defeating their armies in numerous battles.

In a post on X, both in Hindi and Marathi, Shah hailed Sambhaji's early embrace of patriotism and dharma, his lifelong opposition to religious conversions, and his ultimate sacrifice for "swadharma, swabhasha, and swaraj".

"Having imbibed the values ​​of patriotism, the defence of Dharma, and the ideals of Hindavi Swaraj since his very childhood, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj liberated numerous strategic territories from Mughal occupation and defeated the Mughal army in countless battles," the Home Minister said.

"Resolute throughout his life in his commitment to preventing religious conversions, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj never allowed the torch of 'swadharma, swabhasha, and swaraj' to be extinguished -- ultimately sacrificing his very life for these noble causes," he added, offering his "countless salutations to the valiant defender of Dharma".

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also took to social media and paid tributes to the Maratha ruler.

"Symbol of valour and bravery. On the birth anniversary of Swarajya Rakshak Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Shri Sambhaji Maharaj, offering respectful salutations to him," Gadkari posted on X.

Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of Shivaji Maharaj, continued and adapted his father's military legacy while facing intense multi-front pressures from the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb, the Siddis of Janjira, the Portuguese, and other regional powers.

Sambhaji, born on May 14, 1657, ruled from 1681 to 1689 as the second king of the Maratha Empire.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I respect Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, I wish our leaders would also talk about other aspects of Maratha history - like the administrative systems or social reforms. But yes, his bravery was unmatched. 🇮🇳
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Suresh O
As a Marathi man, I'm proud to see Amit Shah ji and Gadkari ji paying homage. Sambhaji Maharaj's sacrifice for swadharma and swaraj should inspire every Indian. We must never forget his martyrdom. 💪
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Kavya N
It's good that leaders from different parties come together to honor our heroes. But I wonder - do they actually follow the principles of swadharma and swabhasha in their policies? Or is it just a photo op? Anyway, respect to the great king.
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Aditya G
Sambhaji Maharaj's martyrdom is a lesson in standing up for one's beliefs against all odds. The Mughals tortured him for weeks but he didn't convert. This is the spirit we need today! 🙌🔥
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Meera T
I appreciate the tribute, but I think we should also remember that history is complex. The Maratha-Mughal conflicts were brutal on all sides. Let's honor our heroes without fueling division today. Just my two paise.
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Sneha F
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