Question
How did Shivaji enter into conflict with Mughals?

Answer

  1. When Shivaji defeated Bijapur soldiers, Aurangzeb had ascended the throne.
  2. It was the first time that the Maratha leader had to face the might of Mughals.
  3. When he reached Pune, the Maratha leader Shivaji had quietly slipped into his camp.
  4. Shivaji killed several members of his household including his son and even wounded Shaista Khan.
  5. There was not much resistance from the Mughal forces and they soon abandoned Pune.
  6. This was because the Marathas were experts in guerrilla warfare.

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