people mistakingly think shivaji was a hindu nationalist. although he was a devout hindu, he considered his confederacy indian nationaliats united againt what he perceived to be foreign invaders. He did have many muslim generals.
are you a marathi parsi? i thought parsis were mostly gujaratis.
LOL.... this is standard "secular" crap.
OF COURSE Shivaji was a Hindu Nationalist. He freaking fought for "Hindavi Swaraj". i.e. Hindu Self Rule. (As opposed to Muslim rule over Hindus)
He practically INVENTED POLITICAL HINDUTVA
Anyone who has read about Shivaji know this to be true.
As for muslims fight for him, why is that so strange ? Don't muslims form part of the Indian Army in a Hindu majority India ruled by Hindutva BJP ?
Besides most of the muslims who fought for Shivaji were just opportunists who wanted to gain from wars. Muslims in Shivaji's army was Paid MORE than the Hindus in Shivaji's army. That was the extent of their "loyalty". Except for a few who were loyal to Shivaji himself.
Why on earth would I ever pretend to be a Maratha ?
Of course I am not. I am a proud Mallu and a Nair.
And I certainly don't need advice from a Bawa how to find my political alignment. YOu are the same class of people who aligned with the British to exploit the same Hindus who gave your ancestors refuge.
I suspect I know more about Maha-Rashtra history that you ever know, but feel free to test me.
Saffron form of Islamism wouldn't let a f***ing court case on Ram Temple drag on for 70 years.
Learn to be factual.
