Shivrajyabhisek 2021: Remembering Chhatrapati Shivaji on his coronation day

On Sunday, people in Maharashtra are commemorating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation as King of Maratha Swaraj in 1674 by commemorating ‘Shivrajyabhisek.’

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The event was a watershed moment in Maratha history since it also signalled the start of Hindavi Swarajya in India.

It’s also worth noting that on this day, Shivaji was granted the titles of ‘Shakakarta,’ which translates to ‘founder of an era,’ and ‘Chhatrapati,’ respectively (paramount sovereign).

During his coronation ceremony at Raigad, a district in the Konkan division now, he was also given the title of Haindava Dharmodhhaarak (protector of the Hindu faith).

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On Saturday, Sambhaji Chhatrapati, the 13th direct descendant of Shivaji and a Member of Parliament, commemorated the day by posting a highly rare snapshot of a Shivaji-era coin known as ‘Hoan’ on social media.

In a tweet, he said, “This year’s Shivrajyabhishek Ceremony will be blessed by the presence of a rare coin ‘Hoan’, which is part of the antiques of Shivaji Maharaj’s era.”

“The sovereignty and wealth of Swarajya founded by Shivaji Maharaj were embodied by ‘Hoan.’ It is more than a piece of paper; it is a sign of our shared pride, a real national treasure. This antiquity, discovered in the pious soil of Raigad, will be there at this momentous event “he added.

Shivaji created history during his lifetime by fighting in some of the Maratha empire’s most important wars.

He is well recognised for extending the Maratha empire and constructing a progressive city government with well-organized administrative structures.

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During his reign as King, he was regarded as a Hindu hero for reviving traditional Hindu political traditions and court customs.