Question

Use the following points to compare life in the era of Shivaji Maharaj and today’s life.

Answer 1

The Treaty of Purandar (or पुरंदर चा तह) was signed on June 11, 1665, between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh I, who was commander of the Mughal Empire, and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji was forced to sign the agreement after Jai Singh besieged Purandar fort. When Shivaji realised that war with the Mughal Empire would only cause damage to the empire and that his men would suffer heavy losses, he chose to make a treaty instead of leaving his men under the Mughals.

Following are the main points of the treaty:

Shivaji kept twelve forts, along with an area worth an income of 100,000 (1 lakh) huns.Shivaji was required to help the Mughals whenever and wherever required.Shivaji's son Sambhaji was tasked with the command of a 5,000-strong force under the Mughals.If Shivaji wanted to claim the Konkan area under Vijapur's control, he would have to pay 4 million (40 lakh) huns to the Mughals.He had to give up his forts at Purandar, Rudramal, Kondana, Karnala, Lohagad, Isagad, Tung, Tikona, Rohida fort, Nardurga, Mahuli, Bhandardurga, Palaskhol, Rupgad, Bakhtgad, Morabkhan, Manikgad, Saroopgad, Sakargad, Marakgad, Ankola, Songad, and Maangad.

Along with these requirements, Shivaji agreed to visit Agra to meet Aurangzebfor further political talks.

Answer 2

Shivaji was a phenomenal Hindu ruler during Mughal dynasty.

He is remembered for his following qualities:

1) one of the bravest ruler,

2)most progressive minded .

3)secular ruler.

4)sensible rulers of India.

He was the creator of the Maratha Kingdom.

He was born to become natural leader and fighter in 19th February 1630 in Shivery Fort.

Birth day of Shivaji is celebrated as “Shiv Jayanti “with great regards. Shivaji established a royal name in the history of India with his outstanding administrative skills.

His bravery and tactical war was regarded by Mughals also.

He won numerous wars against the Mughals. some interesting facts about Shivaji are presented here:

1.)Indian Naval wing was conceptualised by Shivaji.

He was pioneer of naval force, and strategically established a naval fighters and forts at the coastlines.

2.) Shivaji was not named after Lord Shiva instead, he was named after a regional Goddess Shivai.

3. ) The secular ruler was very accommodating of all religions. He had numerous Muslim soldiers in his army.

4. ) Shivaji was a great supporter of women and their honour. He opposed all kinds of violence, harassment and dishonour against women. Women of captured during war were also released unharmed.

5. ) He was called as the 'Mountain Rat' and was widely known for his guerrilla warfare tactics.