इतिहासलेखन
Shivaji Maharaj crowned himself on Jyeshtha Shuddha Trayodashi Shalivahana Shaka 1595 i.e. 6th June 1674 and proclaimed a sovereign state. A new consciousness ceremony was held in the Marathi region, which had been in slavery for many years. The coronation of Shivaji Maharaj was a very widespread and a very important event in the history of India. At the time of his coronation, Shivaji Maharaj assumed the title of Chhatrapati. Chhatrapati means sovereign and all-powerful. An Ashtapradhan Mandal was created for the administration of the state and the administration of the state and posts were distributed. During the coronation of Shivaji Maharaj, Soyrabai was anointed as Queen and Sambhaji Maharaj as Crown Prince.
Preparations for the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale had started many months before. There was no set tradition for coronation. Some scholars have studied customs and traditions from ancient traditions and texts on politics. Brahmins from all corners of the country were invited for the coronation of Shivaji Maharaj. Around one lakh people had gathered at Raigad. For four months their accommodation was well arranged. They had dessert every day. A wealthy dignitary in a Sardar state. Representatives of other states, foreign businessmen and general public were all present on this occasion. Shivaji Maharaj was absorbed in a religious ritual and rite every day. Raje Shivaji first saluted his mother Jijabai.
After that, Maharaj went to various temples and visited God. Took darshan of the gods, worshiped and returned to Raigad on 12th May 1674. He could not go to Tuljapur to see Bhawani Mata. So after four days he went to see Bhavanimata Devi installed at Pratapgad. At that time, a gold umbrella of half a maund was offered to Bhavani Mata. On 21 May, he again engaged in religious rituals at Ragyagad. Maharaja did penance on May 28 and wore Janve. The next day, the marriage ceremony was performed again with the two queens. At that time 7000 Dakshina was given to Gagabhatta and 17000 Dakshina to all other Brahmins.
On the next day Maharaja was weighed in different seven metals like gold, silver, copper, zinc, tin, lead and iron. Apart from this, clothes, camphor, salt, nails, spices, butter, jaggery, fruits etc. were weighed.
Coronation took place on June 6, 1674. On this day the coronation begins by waking up early in the morning, bathing with chanting and rites, remembering the deity. Gagabhatta and other Brahmins were also presented with ornaments and clothes on this occasion. At this time, Shivaji Maharaj was wearing white clothes. Garlands of flowers were worn around the neck. The two main rituals in the coronation were the anointing of the king and the placing of the umbrella over the head. Shivaji Maharaj sat on a platform covered with gold, two feet long and two feet wide, next to him was Soyrabai with the end of a sari tied to the top, on the other platform, while Bal Sambhaji Raje sat a little behind. The eight chiefs of Ashtapradhan stood with water basins brought from various rivers like the Ganges. After that Jalakumbh anointed Shivaji Maharaj. At that time chanting of mantras and various musical instruments were being played in the sky. Sixteen Suvasinis waved Pancharati. After this Shivaji Maharaj wore red clothes. Wearing jewels, ornaments. A garland of flowers is worn around the neck. Wearing a royal crown. Worshiped his shield sword and bow and arrow. Entered the throne room at the time of Muhurta.
The coronation hall was decorated with 32 omen symbols as per Hindu tradition. According to Sasabada Bakhar, the grand throne of 32 manas of gold (valued at Rs. 14 lakhs) was covered with gold leaf. Shivaji Maharaj ascended the throne. Sixteen Savashnis waved them off. Brahmins chanted mantras loudly. People blessed Maharaj. Announcements of 'Shivraj Ki Jai' Shivraj Ki Jai' were made. Gold and silver flowers were scattered. The sky was filled with the shouts of various percussionists. Guns were fired from each fort as planned. The chief priest Gagabhatta came forward and placed a pearl fringe on the king's head and pronounced 'Shivachhatrapati'. King Shivaji Maharaj gifted a lot of money to all the people. He performed a total of sixteen types of Mahadan. After that various ministers went before the throne and greeted the king. Chhatrapati gifted them various positions, appointment letters, money, horses, elephants, gems, clothes, weapons on this occasion. It was all over by eight o'clock in the morning. After the ceremony, Shivaji Maharaj rode for the first time to the temple of Jagadiswara on a handsome horse. From there, riding on an elephant, his procession left for Raigad. On the other two elephants were representatives of the army carrying jaripatka and saffron flags. Ashtapradhan and other troops were with him. While this procession was passing through Raigad, the common people waved flowers, crushed, scattered and waved lamps. Maharaj returned to the palace after visiting various temples at Raigad.
Ashtapradhan Mandal edit
At the time of coronation, Shivaji Maharaj gave Sanskrit names to the ministers in the Ashtapradhan Mandal and these positions were decided on the merit of the ministers without keeping them by descent. After the coronation, the Ashtapradhan Mandal was as follows.
1) Prime Minister (Peshwa) - Chief Minister Moropant Trimbak Pingle
2) Pant Amatya - Ramchandra Neelkanth
3) Pant Secretary Surnis - Anajipant Datto
4) Minister Vaknis - Dattaji Pant Trimbak
5) Senapati Sarnaubat - Hambir Rao Mohite
6) Pant Sumant (Dabir) - Ramachandra Trimbak
7) Judge - Nirajpant Raoji [[Category:Maratha Empire]]