Question

Shaistakhan's invasion
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Answer 1

Answer:

Aurangzeb sent Shaistakhan, a Mughal Sardar to the Deccan. He invaded the Pune province. He ravaged the territory of the Swaraj. He encamped at Chakan. Firangoji Narsala, the Killedar of the fort of Chakan offered a strong resistance to Shaistakhans army. Finally, the Mughals captured the fort of Chakan. Shaistakhan set up his camp at Lal Mahal in Pune where Shivaji Maharaj had lived in his childhood. Khan sent his forces in the regions around Pune. These forces looted the people. Two years passed, but he would not think of leaving Pune. Shivaji Maharaj drew up a bold plan. Shivaji Maharaj decided to raid Lal Mahal secretly under his own leadership. On 5 April 1663, Maharaj raided Lal Mahal at night with a select band of soldiers. In this raid, Shaistakhan lost his fingers. He suffered great humiliation. He left Pune and shifted his camp to Aurangabad.