India, Feb. 19 -- As a tribute to this great son of Bharat, the Maharashtra government in a landmark move, decided to set up a Centre of Excellence in his name at Jawaharlal Nehru University

India's historical and cultural fabric is deeply interwoven with the legacies of its great leaders. Among this impressive and inspiring pantheon, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stands as a towering figure whose visionary leadership, military acumen, and exemplary governance laid the foundation for Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule by Hindus). At a time when India was fragmented and ruled by foreign powers, Shivaji Maharaj emerged as a beacon of indigenous self-rule, proving that good governance transcends divisive considerations of religion, caste, ideology a...