At the age of 16, he won his first fort - 'Torna fort', from Adilshahi sultanate, in Bijapur(Karnatak).

It was the time when Hindus were tortured, and were being forcibly convert to Islam. When destroying temples, slaughtering cows were as common as breathing. When hedonist invaders were abducting and molesting, Hindu women and girls. India was burning in the flames of Antagonism of Islamic Invaders.

But a scholar of Mahabharat, Ramayan and Bhagwatgita, a Hindu - Maratha legend, changed the whole picture, upside down, and formed Hindavi Sawarjya by his leadership qualities and strategies.

1. Delegation and Division of work- 


He had top 10 foolhardy and reckless Mawle in his team, who under the leadership of Raje, won many battles such as, battle of Pavankhind, battle of Sinhgarh.

Likewise in a company, the founder should assure that, right person is sitting in major positions such as CEO, CFO, Chairman, etc. 

2. Threat Analysis- 

Raje identified peninsular charaterstic of India could be a threat, and led the foundation of Indian Naval fleet who had 400+ various types of war ships, and 10,000+ soilders during its expanding stages in Konkan. Combat of Marathas between Dutch and Portuguese in Malabar Cost and Goa respectively.

 In a similar way, a Leader should keep scanning his business environment, determine what could be the threat to them, and safeguard their interest. 

3. Scenario Analysis -

2.13m tall Afzal Khan invited maharaj for a meetup with no arms, with intentions to homicide him.

Maharaj recognized the possible scenarios, and accordinly wore an armor which would protect him from stab of Afzal Khan.

When Afzal Khan tried to stab maharaj, Maharaj killed that poltroon, by Bagh Nakh.

Bagh Nakh

Likewise, a good leader always evaluate possible scenarios, and plans for the various possibilities.



4. Using strength wisely -

While combat with Portuguese in Goa, he made Portuguese army come to hilly areas at night and attacked them with different techniques, as Maratha army's strength was to fight in hilly areas. And as a result they defeated the Portuguese.

Similarly, the candidate appearing for exam or initiating the startup should always identify their strengths and weakness, and using the strength wisely is the key to achieve the objective. 

5. Allies -

Allies and networking with appropriate diplomats, removes the barrier coming on the way, and smoothens the journey to the goal.

Shivaji Maharaj, made allies with many powerful dynasties to win win battle against Adil shah.

6. Bounce Back -

Even after losing 34 forts, in Purandar treaty to Mirza Raja Jai Singh. He captured 340 forts in Retaliation.

Instead of bereavement, an entrepreneur should make strategy and plans for next objective.

 Conclusion- 

A great way to build leadership qualities and learn management is by learning about legendary personalities which will let you know about pragmatical obstacles and ways to handle it the most efficient way.