When Shivaji founded his state, his contemporaries were not even thinking about such a thing; let alone bring it into reality. A common mission was to earn a place in the court of this or that emperor and king and to serve them loyally. The point was to sell one’s honour and win their confidence. In this context, Shivaji thought of establishing an independent state, ruled by him. He made a proper plan for his ambition, implemented that plan and finally founded a state.
