Yasubai Bhonsle
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While a lot has been written about the popular historical figure, Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajMany do not know about their son Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his wife Yasubai BhonsleThe new film ‘Chhawa’ starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashamika Mandanna has brought him back to light again. Therefore, read more about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his wife Yasubai Bhonsle:
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, about everyone
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who is still known for his valor and bravery, had eight marriages and most of them were mainly due to political reasons. From these eight marriages, Shivaj had six daughters and two sons. His eldest son Sambhaji was born to his first wife Saibai, while his youngest son Rajaram was born to his wife Sorabai. Shivaji’s sons were 13 years old.
Born on May 14, 1657, Sambhaji Raje lost his mother at a very young age and was raised by his grandmother and Shivaji’s mother, Jijbai. As a soldier, it was his scholarly education or training, Sambhaji was quite talented and hence he was popularly called ulce- a Hindi word meaning a lion cub.
In 1664, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s son was fixed with the wedding of Sambhaji. Jeevubai Aka Yasubai, who belonged to the Deshmukh family. The marriage of Sambhaji and Yasubai was an important political alliance. Deshkamukh was quite powerful in the Tal-Kankani region of Maharashtra, which helped Shivaji and Sambhaji expand the Maratha rule.
Sambhaji Maharaj’s wife Yasubai Bhonsle about all
Jeevubai aka Yasubai was born as Rajau Shirke. She was the daughter of Pilji Rao Shirke- a Maratha Sardar. In 1664, he was married to Shivaji’s eldest son Sambhaji Maharaj and soon came to be known as Queen Yasubai Bhonsle. However, she was not only the wife of Sambhaji, but also a political leader who helped to stay safe Maratha EmpireEspecially during turbulent time. In 1689, when her husband Sambhaji was killed by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Yasubai demonstrated notable diplomacy and courage in such a difficult time.
From 1680 to 1730, Yasubai Bhonsle became a strong pillar of the Maratha Empire. Even when he was imprisoned by Aurangzeb for about 30 years, she remained strong and ensured that the Maratha Empire was constantly for.
