Maharani Yesubai Bhonsale was the wife of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, and referred to as Chatrapati Maharani of the Maratha Kingdom. She was second officially coronated Queen of Swarajya. She was also the mother of Chatrapati Shahu I. Later on she became Rajmata / Queen mother in Chatrapati Shahu I's reign. Chatrapati Sambhaji had shared his power with Empress Yesubai. When Sambhaji was away from the Maratha capital due to battles, all the political decisions were made by her.
