Question

shivaji felt that he was working under the benevolent eye of the goddess

Answer 1

Shivaji felt that he was working under the benevolent eye of the goddess because of the following factors-

• Fort Torana came under Shivaji`s administration.
• In Swaraj  all castes and communities were to be  treated alike and no distinctions made on  the basis of caste.  They said that this was a gift  to Shivaji from the Goddess Bhavani who had blessed his efforts.  
• Shivaji felt greatly elated at  this unexpected gift which would enable  him to pursue his ideal of Swaraj with  added vigour.
• Hence, Shivaji felt that he was working  under the benevolent eye of the goddess  Bhavani.  
• Shivaji utilised part of the treasure  found in the fort to purchase arms and  ammunition.  
• Adilshah had actually started  constructing a fort on this hill but had left  it unfinished.  This hill also was not wellguarded and Shivaji decided to capture it.