Q. Who commissioned the 'Chitnis Bakhar', the important Marathi biography of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
Answer: Shahu II of Satara
Notes: 'Chitnis Bakhar' was commissioned by Shahu II of Satara, a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It was completed in 1811, after his reign (1707–1749), reflecting continued interest in Shivaji’s legacy among Maratha rulers. The Bakhar remains a key source on Shivaji’s life.