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Shivaji
Shivaji was a Maratha ruler famous for his bravery. His father Shahji Bhonsle was a general in the army of the Sultan of Bijapur. Shivaji was born at Shivneri near Pune in 1627CE. His Mother Jijabai brought him up.
Shivaji was a skillful horseman and knew the art of warfare. He captured many forts and challenged the Mughal rulers. He became the king of Marathas in 1674CE and assumed the title of Chhatrapati at his capital Raigadh.
In 1646CE Shivaji captured the fort of Torna with large treasures hidden inside the fort. He built a new fort called the Raigadh Fort with the wealth so acquired(to win or earn). Sometimes later, he seized the fort of Purandhar. He was able to successfully challenge the powerful Mughal rulers and rule independently in the south
Shivaji died in 1680CE
Guerrilla warfare
Shivaji formed an army of Young men and trained them in guerrilla warfare. In this form of warfare the soldier suddenly attacks an enemy and then takes shelter in the nearby hills or jungles.
Afzal Khan
The Sultan of Bijapur was threatened with Shivaji’s growing powers. In 1659CE he sent a large army under Afzal Khan to overpower Shivaji.
Shivaji defeated Afzal Khan and killed him with his special weapon called bagh nakh or the tiger claws.
Tussle with Aurangzeb
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was looking out to expand his kingdom and conquer south India. He had become aware of the military exploits of Shivaji.
In 1663CE Aurangzeb sent a large army under Shaista Khan, his general to capture him. But Shivaji defeated Shaista Khan and killed his son. Enraged (angry) Aurangzeb next sent Jai Singh his trusted Rajput General
Shivaji was captured and was made to sign a treaty and surrender some of his forts. He agreed to meet Aurangzeb at Agra however, Aurangzeb insulted him and captured him and his son Sambhaji
Shivaji and Sambhaji made a daring escape from the fort by hiding in the fruit baskets which was sent
Shivaji was a Maratha ruler famous for his bravery. His father Shahji Bhonsle was a general in the army of the Sultan of Bijapur. Shivaji was born at Shivneri near Pune in 1627CE. His Mother Jijabai brought him up.
Shivaji was a skillful horseman and knew the art of warfare. He captured many forts and challenged the Mughal rulers. He became the king of Marathas in 1674CE and assumed the title of Chhatrapati at his capital Raigadh.
In 1646CE Shivaji captured the fort of Torna with large treasures hidden inside the fort. He built a new fort called the Raigadh Fort with the wealth so acquired(to win or earn). Sometimes later, he seized the fort of Purandhar. He was able to successfully challenge the powerful Mughal rulers and rule independently in the south
Shivaji died in 1680CE
Guerrilla warfare
Shivaji formed an army of Young men and trained them in guerrilla warfare. In this form of warfare the soldier suddenly attacks an enemy and then takes shelter in the nearby hills or jungles.
Afzal Khan
The Sultan of Bijapur was threatened with Shivaji’s growing powers. In 1659CE he sent a large army under Afzal Khan to overpower Shivaji.
Shivaji defeated Afzal Khan and killed him with his special weapon called bagh nakh or the tiger claws.
Tussle with Aurangzeb
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was looking out to expand his kingdom and conquer south India. He had become aware of the military exploits of Shivaji.
In 1663CE Aurangzeb sent a large army under Shaista Khan, his general to capture him. But Shivaji defeated Shaista Khan and killed his son. Enraged (angry) Aurangzeb next sent Jai Singh his trusted Rajput General
Shivaji was captured and was made to sign a treaty and surrender some of his forts. He agreed to meet Aurangzeb at Agra however, Aurangzeb insulted him and captured him and his son Sambhaji
Shivaji and Sambhaji made a daring escape from the fort by hiding in the fruit baskets which was sent