Question
How was Shivaji defeated? How did he rise?

Answer

  1. In 1664, Shivaji attacked Surat and plundered its wealth.
  2. This easy victory further alarmed Aurangzeb and a massive force under Raja Jai Singh was deployed there.
  3. Shivaji was defeated and forced to sign the humiliating Treaty of Purandar in 1665.
  4. Shivaji agreed to surrender 23 forts to the Mughals and to accept the overlordship of Aurangzeb.

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