Question

Explain the invasions conducted by Shaistakhan on Swaraj.

Answer 1

Instructions: Explain the following points:

Shaistakhan’s Invasion:

• Shaistakhan entered the Pune province and attacked Chakan.

Events of invasion:

• Captured the fort of Chakan
• Set up his camp at Lal Mahal

Shivaji’s counter measures

• On 5 April 1663, Shivaji Maharaj raided Lal Mahal at night with his soldiers.

Solution:
Shaistakhan’s Invasion:
In February 1660, Shaistakhan entered the Pune province and attacked Chakan. Although Firangoji Narsala, the Killedar of the fort of Chakan offered a strong resistance to Shaistakhan’s army, the Mughals captured the fort of Chakan. Shaistakhan set up his camp at Lal Mahal in Pune and sent his forces in the regions around Pune.

Shivaji’s counter measures:
Shivaji Maharaj hatched a plan to secretly raid Lal Mahal. On 5 April 1663, Maharaj raided Lal Mahal at night with his soldiers. Shaistakhan lost his fingers and suffered great humiliation in this raid.