Born in 1630, Shivaji is acknowledged for his valour, military genius and leadership.
“I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His courage and emphasis on good governance inspires us,” Modi said in a tweet.
I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His courage and emphasis on good governance inspires us. https://t.co/hS5rmGrD7X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1676777094000
He also tweeted his tributes in Marathi.
The prime minister tagged an audio and video montage of him paying tributes to Shivaji over the years.