Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj - Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India - Equestrian Statues on Waymarking.com

Maharaja Shivaji (c. 1627/1630 - 1680) was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan. Shivaji carved out an enclave from the declining Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire. In 1674, he was formally crowned as the Chhatrapati (Monarch) of his realm at Raigad.

Shivaji established a competent and progressive civil rule with the help of a disciplined military and well-structured administrative organisations. He innovated military tactics, pioneering the guerrilla warfare methods (Shiva sutra or ganimi kava), which leveraged strategic factors like geography, speed, and surprise and focused pinpoint attacks to defeat his larger and more powerful enemies. He revived ancient Hindu political traditions and court conventions and promoted the usage of Marathi and Sanskrit, rather than Persian, in court and administration.

Shivaji's legacy was to vary by observer and time but began to take on increased importance with the emergence of the Indian independence movement, as many elevated him as a proto-nationalist and hero of the Hindus. Particularly in Maharashtra, debates over his history and role have engendered great passion and sometimes even violence as disparate groups have sought to characterise him and his legacy. (visit link)

"Purani Mandi Chauraha (Crossing) is a road junction in Taj Ganj marked by a metallic-brown statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji on his horse. This junction derives its name from one of the oldest (purani in local language) markets situated at the entrance of the Taj Ganj. A number of restaurants, backpacker's accommodations as well as marble and handicraft shops are lined up along the narrow street leading to the West Gate of the Taj Mahal. With the heritage Agra Fort as well as the Shah Jahan Garden located at a distance of 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) west from the crossing, the crossing is one of the main junctions in the city." (visit link)

One of the pictures was taken before our visit to the Taj Mahal and I took the others after the visit which explains why one is brighter than the others.

Identity of Rider: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Material: Stone Unusual Features: On our default picture, the Maharaja seems to ride his horse over the cars. Also, the Indian warrior king is wearing earings on both ears. Position: One Hoof Raised Identity of Horse: Not listed Name of artist: Not listed Date of Dedication: Not listed

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