392th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was observed on 19 February 2022. Mahatma Jyotirao Phule established Shivaji Jayanti in which year?

392th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was observed on 19 February 2022. Mahatma Jyotirao Phule established Shivaji Jayanti in which year? Correct Answer 1870

The correct answer is 1870.

Key Points

• 392th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was observed on 19 February 2022.
• He was born in 1630 to Shahaji Raje and Jijabai.
• He was the founder of the Maratha state.
• He was the first one to establish a Hindavi Swarajya (Self-rule) in his era.
• He was also the first one to introduce guerrilla fighting techniques through his Maratha army.
• Mahatma Jyotirao Phule established Shivaji Jayanti in 1870.

Additional Information

• The Shivaji Maharaj tomb was discovered by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in Raigad, around 100 kilometres from Pune.
• The first Shivaji Jayanti celebrations were held in Pune.
• Later renowned freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak was instrumental in popularising the festival all the more by promoting it and also highlighting Shivaji Maharaj’s achievements to the general public.
• In Maharashtra, Shivaji Jayanti is a state-wide holiday that is observed with much pomp and devotion.