High Performance Leadership - Shivaji Maharaj

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HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP THE GREAT CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 1

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Shivaji Bhosle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle. : 

Shivaji Bhosle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle. INTRODUCTION Born: February 19,1627 Died: April 3, 1680 ( Raigad Fort) Father : Shahaji Mother : JijaBai Shivaji was the founder of Maratha Empire in western India in 1674 Shivaji with his ideology of Hindavi Swaraj (freedom for Hindustan) decided to directly challenge Bijapur Sultanate rule and eventually the Mughal empire, to establish the Marāṭhā Sāmrājya or the Maratha kingdom for there Marathas, by the Marathas and of the Marathas. 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 3

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Shivaji's life and achievements were such as to thoroughly justify Carlyle's "Great Man Theory“. Shivaji's approach to leadership was that of a champion for his people, he sought independence and self rule for his Vatan (Homeland). The Maratha's respected and looked up to his high ideals and noble character. Their loyalty and determination helped Shivaji to withstand, to cope and to finally overcome succeeding waves of, well co-ordinated and unrelenting enemy attacks and invasions spanning several decades. Leadership Of Shivaji 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 4

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An example of this is how readily his men like Baji Prabhu Despande and others volunteered to face even the likelihood of certain death at Ghod Khind to help Shivaji continue the fight of independence - eliciting such heroism from followers cannot be mandated, it can only be inspired by : Purity of character Noble Awe inspiring leadership and A truly shared vision for homeland. Qualities 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 5

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An innovator and an Able Commander He successfully used effective tactics Hit-and-run Strategic expansion of territories and forts Formation of highly mobile light cavalry Infantry units adaptation of strategic battle plans and formations, whereby he succeeded in out-manoeuvering, time and again, his vastly bigger and highly determined enemies. 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 6

Shivaji Maharaj's Skills : 

Shivaji Maharaj's Skills Shivaji Maharaj's kingdom served as a Hindu bulwark against Mughal powers within India. His brilliant strategic Tactical maneuvering on battlefields, Acute management and Administrative skills helped him to lay the foundations of the future Maratha empire in India. 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 7

Afzal Meets his Nemesis in Shivaji : 

Afzal Meets his Nemesis in Shivaji Khan-Saheb agreed to go up the hills at Pratapgad to meet his nemesis. When the meeting took place, Afzal Khan embraced Shivaji and with his diminutive enemy (Shivaji was less than five feet in height) in his grip, Afzal suddenly pulled out his dagger and tried to stab Shivaji. When Afzal's dagger could not plunge into Shivaji Maharaj due to the protective armour which Shivaji was wearing, Afzal tried to throttle him. But the wily Maratha was more than prepared for this as he had come down not only with full armour that was hidden by his thick satin robes, but he also had with him the 'Wagh Nakh' - a sharp weapon resembling tiger claws that could be hidden in the grip of one's fist. In addition, he had the Bichhwa - curved dagger hidden in the pocket of his waistcoat. 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 8

Encounter with Shaista Khan - Aurangzeb's Uncle : 

Encounter with Shaista Khan - Aurangzeb's Uncle The next Khan to come down 'literally' before Shivaji was Shaista Khan. On hearing Shivaji's depredations, Aurangzeb was furious and wanted to desperately crush this infidel upstart. He sent his maternal uncle Shaista Khan with a large and powerful army to checkmate Shivaji. But even this time the wily Maratha proved that brain was stronger than the brawn. Shaista is Lucky - He Only Loses His Fingers 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 9

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Broad Principles of Shivaji's Administration : 

Broad Principles of Shivaji's Administration 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 12 The defence of the country (swarajya) should be given highest priority through a net-work of well garrisoned land and marine forts, a strong army and a navy. In view of peculiar geographical features of Maharashtra,specially the Konkan region, this was the best means of protecting the land from the hostile powers. All posts were to be filled on the basis of merit and not heredity, caste, or religion. Revenue collection was to be direct, i.e. by the State, through its own agencies and departments, and not through middlemen of any type. During war, and in course of raids in the enemy territory, the women, children and religious places were not to suffer any harm or damage. The finances of the state were to be so managed and budgeted as to leave surplus every year to fall back upon in times of national need.

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Learnings 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 13 Shivaji was an able and competent administrator and established a government that included such modern concepts as cabinet (Ashtapradhan mandal), foreign affairs (Dabir) and internal intelligence. His legacy is heroism, selflessness, freedom, independence, brotherhood and unwavering courage, and as such he is a great role model for the ages. Toward the end of his reign he had built up the Maratha forces to be over one hundred thousand strong, and was able to effectively keep the Mughal forces in check and on the defensive while expanding his kingdom southward to Gingee, Tamil Nadu. Using guerilla warfare techniques, he was successful in annexing a major portion of the Mughal Empire.

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Thank You… 11/17/2010 Viva ims_ HPL 14