Chhatrapati Shivaji

Chhatrapati Shivaji

Shivaji went in action again. He made peace with Mogul Empire and plundered Adil Empire of Bijapur.Swarajya rose up again at the cost of Bijapur Empire. Shivaji was duly crowned as the Emperor of Hindu Empire, Swarajya. He added the title of Chhatrapati to his name to become ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji.’ The celebrations continued for two […]

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Raja Jai Singh

Shivaji’s campaigns worried Aurangzeb. He knew that Shivaji had to be tamed.For this task, now Aurangzeb sought the services of Mogul empire’s most loyal soldier, Raja Jai Singh. As all Muslim commanders had failed he wanted to try Hindu commander. Raja was a shrewd military brain.Aurangzeb duly honoured Raja Jai Singh and formally gave him

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The trick

When confusion cleared Moguls realised that Shivaji had struck and escaped. They regrouped to chase the marauders. Hundreds of soldiers raced out on their horses. They saw a trail of hundreds of torches moving southwards on the hilly track. Taking it for Shivaji’s escaping group they went in chase. Hours of galloping their horses brought

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Lal Mahal

On the other side, Shaista Khan was living in Shivaji’s own ancestral home Lal Mahal with his family and was plotting the destruction of Swarajya. It hurt Shiva gravely. One lac strong Mogul army was camping at Poona.Shivaji thought of a plan to punish Shaista Khan for the practical insult he was heaping on Shivaji.

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Shaista Khan Chapter

Meanwhile, the Mogul empire’s character had changed drastically. Aurangzeb, the Muslim fanatic had managed to descend on the throne of the Mogul empire by ruthlessly disposing off his brothers and imprisoning his father, Shahjahan. He was well aware of Shivaji’s cunning and daredevilry. By then, Shivaji had captured large areas and many forts of the

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A shocker

But Shivaji this time had a surprise for the enemy. He had decided to change his tactics. He had deployed his army on the both sides of the path that led to the fort. The sides were high grounds. As Rustam’s army walked through the trap Shivaji soldiers pounced down on it from both sides.

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Shivaji acts

Shivaji’s spies were all over Wai. They were reporting the developments at Afzal camp everyday. He was waiting for the right movement to make his move. He spoke to his confidants, “Friends, Afzal Khan is the biggest challenge we are faced with. Bijapur has sent a very large army under him to destroy us. We

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Bijapur moves

With Aurangzeb away now field was again open for Shivaji to play his games. He again turned his attention to Bijapur Empire. He attacked and captured Raibag and Adgal areas.Then, the ruler of Kudal sought protection from Shivaji. Under the command of Rustam Zaman Bijapur army was moving towards his state. For the help Shivaji

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Aurangzeb foxed

The recognition letter by Aurangzeb didn’t make Shivaji loyal protege. Shivaji had his own mind and own plans which included breaking into Mogul Empire regions.His informers reported that Moguls were weak in the area falling under Junner to Ahmadnagar. It was tempting target. So, on 30th April, 1657 Shivaji raided Junner at night with a

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Setbacks

Before Shivaji could make new moves he met some setbacks. His trusted commander Mahadev Pant died. He had played a stellar role in beating back Fateh Khan’s large army when it attacked the fort of Purander. Shivaji sent condolence message to the family of Pant and invited his four sons to join the forces of

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