Question

Give reasons.

Shivaji Maharaj entered into the Treaty of Purandar

Answer 1

1. To keep a check on increasing activities of Shivaji Maharaj, Aurangzeb sent Mirzaraja Jaisingh to Pune.
2. Jaisingh sent Mughal forces to various parts of the Swaraj to capture the forts that Shivaji Maharaj possessed. These forces severely damaged the territories of the Swaraj.
3. Shivaji Maharaj began preparations to crush his ravage. However, Jaisingh and Dilerkhan laid siege to the fort of Purandar.
4. Murarbaji Deshpande tried hard to resist the Mughals at Purandar but he died a hero’s death in this.

Considering the seriousness of the situation, Shivaji Maharaj entered into a Treaty of Purandar.