Article Title: Rajmata Jijau
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Jijabai was the mother of Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj and also known as Rajmata Jijabai.
Rajmata Jijau or Jijabai was born on January 12, 1598 in Deulgaon near Sindkhed in Maharashtra. She was the wife of Shahji Bhonsale, the son of Maloji Bhonsale of Verul village.
She was an administrator, a warrior and a mother. Know all about her and her contribution to the Maratha empire.
She was the reason for the Chhattrapati's rise and establishment of the Maratha empire.
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