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1After Shivaji's untimely demise in 1680, Soyarabai was rumored to have poisoned her husband to prevent him giving all his kingdom to his favorite son, her stepson Sambhaji, of whom she was jealous. She wanted her own son Rajaram to have an upper hand in the political structure of the Maratha empire, though he was neither as brave nor as prudent and wise as Sambhaji. Her only other child was a daughter, Balibai, who was older than Rajaram.
When Sambhaji became king, Soyarabai tried every means to dethrone him, but he overcame these attempts with the help of her brother Hambirrao Mohite, leader of their forces. When Sambhaji learned of his father's death, he captured all her followers.Soyrabai tried to poison Sambhaji but fortunately Sambhaji was saved.When he learnt of the plot he had her executed . However, despite Soyrabai's cruel treatment to him, Sambhaji performed her last rites with the greatest respect.Originally posted by: ratilal22192
THats Soyarabai! look on Shivaji's wiki page:
Soyarabai was the second wife of Shivaji, founder of Maratha empire in western India. She was mother of Shivaji's second son, Raja Ram & younger sister of Maratha army chief HAMBIRRAO MOHITE PATIL.
She was Born as Soyarabai Mohite, She married Shivaji at a young age. The marriage of Sayeebai and Shivaji Maharaj was not attended by his father, Shahaji Raje. When Shivaji, Sayeebai and Jijabai went to Bangalore to meet Shahjiraje, Tukabai, the stepmother of Shivaji insisted on him marrying Soyarabai. Jijabai was reluctant, yet the marriage took place.After Shivaji's untimely demise in 1680, Soyarabai was rumored to have poisoned her husband to prevent him giving all his kingdom to his favorite son, her stepson Sambhaji, of whom she was jealous. She wanted her own son Rajaram to have an upper hand in the political structure of the Maratha empire, though he was neither as brave nor as prudent and wise as Sambhaji. Her only other child was a daughter, Balibai, who was older than Rajaram.
When Sambhaji became king, Soyarabai tried every means to dethrone him, but he overcame these attempts with the help of her brother Hambirrao Mohite, leader of their forces. When Sambhaji learned of his father's death, he captured all her followers.Soyrabai tried to poison Sambhaji but fortunately Sambhaji was saved.When he learnt of the plot he had her executed . However, despite Soyrabai's cruel treatment to him, Sambhaji performed her last rites with the greatest respect.
SO I dont like how its a love angle!!! she allegedly assassinated Shivaji!😡 🤬 🤢
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