Question

Arrange the given forts chronologically, in ascending order of their capture by Shivaji.

• A. Fort of Kondana
• B. Fort of Torna
• C. Fort of Raigarh
• D. Fort of Purandar

Answer 1

Shivaji captured the Fort of Kondana near Poona at the age of eighteen. This was the beginning of his promising military career. He captured the Fort of Torna, and then Raigarh, which he rebuilt. Shivaji also captured the Fort of Purandar from the Mughals.