Sindkhed Raja – Birthplace of Rajmata Jijau (Matoshree Jijabai)
Sindkhed Raja is a historical town and pilgrimage destination in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, best known as the birthplace of Rajmata Jijabai, the revered mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Empire.
, a town and municipal council in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India, is recognized as the birthplace of Rajmata Jijabai, the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and a revered figure in Maratha history. She was born on 12 January 1598 in the Bhuikot Palace, which was built by her father, Lakhuji Jadhav, a nobleman and Jagirdar of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. The town holds significant historical and cultural importance due to this association, with the Bhuikot Palace and surrounding sites serving as key landmarks.
Sindkhed Raja is also home to the Jijau Shrushti, a memorial dedicated to Rajmata Jijabai, located on a hill near the town and known for hosting annual celebrations of her birth anniversary. The area features other historical structures, including the ancient Nilkanteshwar Temple, which bears an inscription from King Lakhujirao Jadhav, and the Hemadpanthi Rameshwar Temple, dating back to the 8th to 10th century. The town's heritage is further highlighted by its role as an administrative center, with a Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue) office established in 2013. As of the 2011 census, Sindkhed Raja had a population of 16,434, with a literacy rate of 82.03%
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