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Purandare highlights Shivaji's forward-thinking administrative reforms. Maharaj abolished the oppressive feudal land-revenue systems, established a disciplined standing army, banned the exploitation of women during wartime, and built India’s first formidable indigenous navy. His administration employed individuals based on merit, loyalty, and capability rather than caste or creed. Conclusion Babasaheb Purandare’s Raja Shivchatrapati is far more than
Shivchatrapati (also known as Raja Shivchatrapati) Author: Babasaheb Purandare Language: Marathi Genre: Historical Biography established a disciplined standing army