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Shivaji Maharaj is credited with founding the Maratha Empire in the 17th century. Option "Bajirao I" was an important Maratha Peshwa but did not found the empire. Option "Shahaji" was Shivaji’s father and an important figure but not the founder. Option "Maharaj Chhatrapati" refers to the title held by Shivaji, not the founder.