History of Shivaji Maharaj: Born on Febru, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, also known as Sivaji, was born. At a hill fort near Junnar, Pune, named Shivneri, Shivaji Maharaj was born. Shivaji Mharaj’s mother Jijabai was a devoted religious follower, and his father Shahji Bhosle was a Great Maratha General in the Bijapur Sultanate’s Army. The amazing Maratha kingdom of India was.