Question

Write in your own words on how Shaista Khan invaded Pune and how Shivaji Maharaj retaliated.

Answer 1

Instructions -
Your answer should have the following points:

• How Shaista Khan invaded Chakan and Lal Mahal
• How Shivaji Maharaj retaliated

Solution:

• In February 1660, Shaistakhan had left Ahmadnagar and entered the Pune province.
• He destroyed the territory of the Swaraj with the help of his army.
• He camped at Chakan and Firangoji Narsala, the Killedar of the fort of Chakan fought hard against Shaistakhan’s army.
• Finally, the Mughals captured the fort of Chakan.
• Later, Shaistakhan set up his camp at Lal Mahal in Pune where Shivaji Maharaj had lived in his childhood.
• On 5 April 1663, Maharaj raided Lal Mahal.
• In this raid, Shaistakhan lost his fingers and was sent away by Aurangzeb