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Sivaji Bhonsle (also written as Shivaji) lived from 1627 to 1680, and led the Maratha people against the rule of the Mughals, establishing his capital at Pune. He is often referred to as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the titles translating approximately as the overarching ruler and great king.

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Shivaji Statue in Pune Photograph of the statue. www.punenet.com/shivaji.htm

Details of the Life of Shivaji Maharaj The first Maratha hero to successfully resist Muslim kings in 17th century and founder of the Maratha empire. Seen as an ideal king, considered a great protector of Hinduism. freeindia.org/biographies/greatlkings/shivaji/index.htm

Shivaji and the Marathas Some key topics are missing and awaiting completion but there are a few useful articles. members.tripod.com/~Shivshahi/page2.html

Christian Science Monitor: How a US historian sparked calls for his arrest "Laine is the latest in a long string of authors to meet the violent face of political correctness in India." www.csmonitor.com/2004/0329/p01s04-wosc.html

James Laine, Shivaji And Freedom Of Speech Manu Bhagavan on the ideologies behind the attacks on James Laine, for permitting material alleged to be disrespectful of Shivaji to appear in his book. www.countercurrents.org/comm-bhagwan300304.htm