Shivaji was born in 1630 on Shivneri fort to Shahaji Bhosale and Jijabai. As a teenager, he started independently administering forts against advice. He was trained in military tactics and strategy and was influenced by heroic tales. He married eight wives and had four children. As king, he reformed society and fought bravely against several invaders while believing in the idea of 'Swaraj'. He established an eight minister council and diplomatic relations. Shivaji died in 1680 from body pain at Raygad fort, with his son Sambhaji becoming the next king.