Who was appointed as a governor of Deccan in 1660?

Jai Singh

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Shaista Khan

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The correct option is B Shaista Khan
In 1660 Shaista Khan newly appointed by Aurangzeb as governor of Deccan gained some initial success by partnering with Bijapur and Golconda (Hyderbad). Shivaji's army fighting on three fronts were rolled back successively till they were cornered into the ghats around Singh-garh.

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