a dictionary called rajya-vyavahara-kosha, showing sanskrit alternatives for persian words was prepared. sabhasad, a contemporary chronicler, while pointing out the significance of the coronation, writes ‘it was no mean achievement for a maratha king to become such a great chhatrapati’. the coronation of shivaji maharaj was a revolutionary event in the history of medieval india. shivaji maharaj had his second coronation performed under the guidance of nischalpuri gosavi.