Crowned as the Chhatrapati of Marathas in 1681 after Shivaji's death, Sambhaji Maharaj did not merely inherit the throne, but the smouldering legacy of Swarajya. Sensing weakness, the Mughals kept doggedly pursuing him, and he was captured after nine years of resistance. Learn about the son of Shivaji Maharaj, who fought against the Mughals and was captured and tortured by Aurangzeb. Find out how he died, what happened to his body and his legacy in Maratha history. Sambhaji Maharaj was the 2 nd sovereign king of the Maratha Empire after his father Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He ruled from 1681 till 1689. His reign was marked by conflicts with Mughals, Portuguese, Mysore, etc. After his death, his brother, Rajaram, succeded him and carried on the struggle with Mughals. Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Shivaji Maharaj, was captured and executed by the Mughals in 1689. This narrative recounts his rise, challenges, and tragic end, and how he inspired the Maratha people with his defiance and courage.
