Shivaji Bhosale ( Feb 19 1627- April 3 1680) Coronated as Chhatrapati (Supreme Ruler) of Maratha Empire at Fort Raigad (which was his Capital) in 1674. It was during his rule that Maratha Empire was extended to new horizon and covered greater part of Western India and parts of South India. He was a competent and progressive ruler and gave the call for Hindavi Swaraj (Self rule for Hindus). His killing of Afzal Khan a Maratha General is a matter of research and an important part of tactical warfare. Shivaji pioneered the Guerilla warfare methods in India.He is much respected ICON of Maratha life style and people in Maharashtra worship him almost as a God. Every aspect of life in Maharashtra has the spirit of Shivaji Maharaj  behind it. The Mumbai Victoria Terminal Railway Station, a UNESCO site, has been renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji terminal and the Sahar Internation airport is also named as Chhatrapati Shivaji Air terminal.