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The centre of trade of Moghuls
Surat
Brave but yet cruel
Siddi Jauhar
Hairdresser in Shivaji’s service
Shiva Kashid
Gave most gallant fight at the Ghodkhind Pass
Baji Prabhu Deshpande
Why did Siddhi Jauhar become livid with rage ?
When Siddhi Jauhar learnt that Shivaji gave him a slip and and escaped from Panhalgad he became livid with rage.
Why did Dilerkhan lay siege to the Purandar fort?
DilerKhan knew that Shivaji could not be defeated as long as he own the strong fort of Purandar. Therefore he laid a siege to Puradar fort.
Why did Shivajicarry out a raid on Surat?
Surat was centre of trade in the Moghul Empire and a very rich city. To teach Aurangzeb a lesson Shivaji carried out a daring raid on Surat.
To whom did Shivaji hand over the administration of Swaraj before leaving for Agra?
Shivaji handed over the responsibility of administration of Swaraj to Jijabai before leaving for Agra.
What strategy did Shivaji used to escape from Agra?
Shivaji pretended to be ill. He sent large baskets of sweets to sadhu’s and maulavi’s for praying for his recovery. Shivaji and Sambhaji Raje escaped by sitting in the sweet boxes. Shivaji’s servants also escaped the next day by pretending that they were going to bring medicines for Shivaji.
Shaistakhan tried to escape from the window.
ShivajiMaharaj and his men secretly entered Lal Mahal. Shaistakhan sensed the danger and started shouting “the devil, the devil”. To save his life he tried to escape through the window.
What did DilerKhan say to Murarbaji on seeing his valour?
DilerKhan “Untill now I have not seen a swordsman like you. You come over our side, The Emperor will make you Sardar, and reward you with a Jagir.”
Why did Shivaji leave the court of Aurangzeb angrily?
Shivaji was the sovereign King of Maharashtra. Jaswant Singh Rathod, who was defeated by the Marathas on many occasions, was standing in a row ahead of Shivaji. Therefore, Shivaji felt insulted and left the court angrily.