February 1660, Shaistakhan left from Ahmednagar and entered the Pune province. He ravaged the territory of the Sward by sending small units of his army to the neighbouring areas. He encamped at Chakan Firangoji Napala, the Killedar of the fort of Chakan offered a strong resistance to Shaistakhan's army. Finally, the Mughals captured the fort of Chakan.
Shaistakhan set up his camp at Lat Mohol in Pune where Shivaji Maharaj bod lived in his childhood Khan sent his forces in the regions around Pane These forces looted the people Two years passed, but he would not think of leaving Pune Naturally, this had an adverse effect on the people's morale. In these circumstances, Maharaj drew up a bold plan.
Shivaji Maharaj decided to raid Lol Mahal secretly under his own leadership O 5 April 1663, Maharaj raided Lal Mahal at night with a select band of soldiers. In this raid. Shaistokhon lost his fingers. He suffered great humiliation. He Left Pune and shifted his camp to Aurangabad Due to this episode, be incurred the displeasure of Aurangzeb Aurangzeb transferred him to the province of Bengal. The successful attack on Shaistakhan had an impact on the people and their faith in capability of Maharaj was strengthened even further..
The Surat Campaign: In three years time Shaistakhan had ravaged large territories of the Swaraj. It was necessary to make good this loss. For this, shivraj Maharaj devised a plan for teaching Mughal a lesson. Surat was big trade centre and port under Mughal control. The British, Dutch and French had their factories there's maximum revenue was being generate by this city for Emperor. It was a rich city. Maharaj marched on Surat. Inayat khan, any resistance. Maharaj obtained plenty the common people. His campaign of Surat was completely successful. This campaign was stunning below to Emperor Auranzeb's prestige. .
Jaisingh's Invasion. With a view to curbing the increasing activities of Shivaji Maharaj, Aurangzeb sent Mirzaraja Jaisingh, an experienced and powerful Rajput Sardar. Jaisingh came to Pune, He started rallying all the forces against Shivaji Maharaj. To the Portuguese of the safety of Shivaji Mahara God and Vasai, the Dutch of Vengurla, the British of Surat and the Siddis Janjira, Jaisingh suggested that they should start a naval campaign against Maharaj,
Jaisingh drew up a plan of capturing the forts in possession of Maharaj. Mughal forces were sent to various parts of the Swaraj. They ravaged the territories of the Swaraj. Maharaj endeavoured to resist the Mughals. Jaisingh and Dilerkhan laid siege to the fort of Purandar. When the Mughals put the fort of Purandar under siege, Murarbaji Deshpande fought with the greatest of courage. He died a hero's death. Considering the seriousness of the situation, Maharaj began talks for a treaty with Jaisingh. He met Jaisingh personally. A treaty between Jaisingh and Maharaj was signed in June 1665. It is known as dar') the Treaty of Purandar'] In accordance with the terms of the treaty, Maharaj gave to the Mughals, twenty-three of his forts and the adjoining territories yielding an annual revenue of four lakh hons. He also assured the Mughals of help against the Adilshahi. The Treaty was ratified by Aurangzeb.
Agra Visit and Escape : Agra visit and escape: After th Treaty of Purandar, Jaisingh launched a campaign against the Adilshahi. Mahara helped Jaisingh but this campaign o Jaisingh was not successful. Jaisingh and Aurangzeb felt that Shivaji Maharaj ough to be kept away, at least for some time from the Deccan politics. Jaisingh proposec to Shivaji Maharaj that he should visi Agra and meet the Emperor. He guaranteec the safety of Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaj Maharaj set out for Agra. He accompanied by Prince Sambhaji and afew of his trusted people who were ready to risk their lives for him.
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(Shivaji Maharaj reached Agra Aurangzeb did not treat him with due honour of his court Moharoj gave vent to his roge. The Emperor then put him under house arrest Undeterred by this oction of the Emperor. Mahuroj devised a plan of escaping from this house arrest. He odroitly escaped from Agro and reached Maharashtra safely after a
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