Popularly known as Rajmata Jijabai or Jijau, Jijabai Shahaji Bhosale was the mother of Maratha empire founder Shivaji. Considered as Rajmata or Queen mother, Jijabai was the pillar of swaraj movement. On Sunday, the country is celebrating her 422nd birth anniversary. On Sunday, the country is celebrating her 422nd birth anniversary.