The country is today celebrating the birth anniversary of Great Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with fervour and rejoice. Unarguably, Shivaji Maharaj is revered till date from all quarters for his uncommon courage, gallantry and for being the welfare king.<br />''<br />''Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today paid his tributes to legendary Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, known for his undaunted courage and exceptional warfare strategies, Shivaji Maharaj was a ruler ahead of his time. Vice President said, his love for the motherland continues to inspire every Indian.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the occasion of birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's outstanding leadership and emphasis on social welfare has been inspiring people for generations. He was uncompromising when it came to standing up for the values of truth and justice. The Prime Minister said, the country is committed to fulfilling the vision of Shivaji Maharaj.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on this day on 19th February, 1627 to Shahji Raje and Jijabai. Apart from being a great warrior he is known for being the welfare king. Maharashtra has always been overwhelmed with this one name from the member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan.<br />''<br />''In many universities, world over, his warfare techniques, administrative management and various other facets of the Great King are being taught. Shivaji Maharaj is synonym to pride. One of the important works for which he is remembered is for transforming the mindset and lives of people despite adversities being faced on socio-political front. He infused the belief among people to live a life without a shade of fear.<br />''<br />''Shivaji Maharaj was most able organizer and with his accomplices he built his empire by defeating formidable Adilshahi, Nijamshahi and Mogul forces. As he knew that the forts in Maharashtra were his strength to fight against aggressive enemy forces, he used them as his most helpful weapon and forced enemies to bite the dust.<br />''<br />''Shivray as he is affectionately called by millions had uncommon courage as he killed Afzal Khan, the most terrible chieftain of Adil Shaha with only a weapon hiding in his hands. He has immense stories of unparallel gallantry and was famous for his Ganimi Kawa, attacking enemy forces suddenly from appearing nowhere. He was instrumental in setting up markets so that people get jobs.<br />''<br />''By welcoming traders from outside, he also provided skilled manpower of local traders in the region. He provided them all the basic facilities so as to ensure that the market is not affected if the big traders leave the region.<br />''<br />''Today, every person, big or small, is bowing before Shivaji Maharaj as history will always remember him for being a progressive ruler India ever saw. <br />