Rajmata Jijabai's Birth Anniversary: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Mother, Jijau's Birthplace Sindkhedraja Fort Illuminated (IN PICS)

To mark the 426th birth anniversary of Jijabai, the mother of Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji, the well-known Sindkhedraja Fort in Maharashtra's Buldhana was illuminated on Friday.

ANI

Descendants of her father, Raje Lakhojirao Jadhav, gathered on Friday morning to worship Jijabai, marking a joyous and culturally significant occasion.

ANI

On January 12, 1598, Jijabai was born in Maharashtra's Buldhana district.

ANI

In February 1630, Shahaji Raje Bhosle and Jijabai's second son, Shivaji, was born.

ANI

When Jijabai's husband, Shahaji Raje, passed away, she wanted to sacrifice herself following Sati tradition. However, Shivaji Maharaj objected to it and prevented her from doing so.

ANI

On June 17, 1674, Rajmata Jijabai passws away at Pachad Village, near Raigad Fort.

ANI

Only twelve days had passed since Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation.

ANI

The fort's magnificent display honours the memory of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping the region's history.

ANI