Shivaji Maharaj’s Wife Soyarabai Mohite- Bhosale 

Soyarabai married Shivaji Maharaj when she was very young

The marriage occurred when Shivaji visited his father Shahaji in Bangalore with his mother Jijabai

Soyarabai and Shivaji had two children: a daughter named Balibai and a son named Rajaram

After Jijabai's death in 1674, Soyarabai took on a major role in Shivaji Maharaj's family

After Shivaji Maharaj's death in 1680, Soyarabai wanted her son Rajaram to ascend the throne

Soyarabai established good relations with the Maratha courtiers and placed her 10-year-old son on the vacant throne