Sivaji came to Tamil Nadu to kill his brother & Loot the wealth of Tamil Nadu?

To the attention of Pawan Kalyan — the disturbed man!

– Surya Xavier

It is a historical fact that Shivaji came to Tamil Nadu only after defeating and displacing his own younger brother Ekoji, who was already ruling Thanjavur.

Friendship of Muslim Sufi & Shivaji’s Grandfather:
Maloji Rao Bhosale (Shivaji’s grandfather) was a close friend of a Muslim Sufi saint named Shah Sharif. Out of respect and gratitude, Maloji named his two sons after the Sufi — Shahji and Sharifji.

Shahji in Bijapur:

Shahji later served as a military commander under the Bijapur Sultan and earned favor. The Sultan granted Shahji a small jagir (land grant) — the area of Bangalore.

Shahji had two wives:

Durga Bai, mother of Ekoji (elder son)

Jijabai, mother of Shivaji (younger son)

After Shahji, Ekoji continued to serve under the Bijapur Sultan as a commander.

Ekoji’s March to Thanjavur:
During a war between the Madurai and Thanjavur Nayak dynasties, the Bijapur Sultan sent Ekoji with troops to support the Thanjavur Nayak.

Ekoji joined hands with Thanjavur Nayak, defeated the Madurai forces, and then betrayed Thanjavur Nayak himself — killing him and establishing Maratha rule in Thanjavur in 1674.

Meanwhile, Shivaji began revolting against the same Bijapur Sultan, capturing some territory and declaring himself king in 1674.

Shivaji had 7 wives:

1. Saibai

2. Soyarabai

3. Putalabai

4. Kashibai

5. Sugnabai

6. Sakwarbai

7. Gunwantibai

Needing wealth to sustain his administration, Shivaji launched campaigns into Tamil Nadu with 30,000 cavalry and 20,000 infantry, capturing Vellore and Gingee Fort.

Next, he defeated Sher Khan Lodhi, ruler of Thiruvathigai near Cuddalore.

Shivaji then camped near Thirumazhapadi on the banks of River Kollidam, sending a message to his brother Ekoji, asking for a share of revenue from the region.

Ekoji refused.

Shivaji launched a military campaign against Ekoji and captured the northern bank of Kollidam, assigning its control to Raghunath Pant.

Later, through negotiation led by Ekoji’s wife, Shivaji agreed to return the conquered territories back to Ekoji.

Shivaji ruled only for six more years (1674–1680) and died in 1680.

#FACTS:

Historical records prove that Shivaji came to Vellore, Gingee, Cuddalore, and Thirumazhapadi.

Shivaji never came to Chennai.

He never worshipped at the Kalikambal temple in Chennai.

There is no evidence that he protected any temple in Tamil Nadu — nor was there any need for him to do so.

The entire myth of Shivaji visiting Chennai is based on a fictional story written by Nadesanar in the newspaper Swadesamitran.

Even if Shivaji had come, his intention was only to “loot” Tamil Nadu and Kill his brother Ekoji.

So Pawan Kalyan…
Will you speak about how Marathas killed the Nayaks of Thanjavur and Madurai?

Will you talk about how Ekoji’s son, Tukkoji, took revenge on the Sethupathi ruler of Ramanathapuram?

Written in Tamil by
Surya Xavier on 22-07-2025
Author of “Kaviri Neeroviyam”