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    Consider the following statements about the Treaty of Purandhar.
    1. Shivaji had to surrender 23 out of 35 forts to the Mughals.
    2. Shivaji agreed to send his son shambhaji in service of the Mughal Emperor.
    3. Shambhaji was granted a mansab of 5000.
    4. Shivaji assisted the mughal commanders during the Bijapur expeditions.
    Which of the above statements are correct?

    A)  1 and 2                       

    B)  1, 2 and 3

    C)  1and 4                        

    D)  1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Regarding the treaty of Purandhar Shivaji had to surrender 23 out of 35 forts to the Mughals. He agreed to send his son Shambhaji in service of the Mughal. Shambhaji granted a mansab of 5000. Shivaji also assisted the Mughal commanders during the Bijapur expeditions. On 11th June 1665, Mirza Raja Jai Singh received Shivaji at the foot of the Purandar fort, then being besieged by him, the fall was imminent. Shivaji now agreed to conclude the famous treaty of Purandar (12-13 June 1665). He had to give up his forts at Purandar, Rudramal Kondhana, Khandagla, Lohagad, Isagad. Tung, Tikona, Rohida, Nardurga, Mahuli, Bhandardurga, Palaskhol Rupgad, Bakhtgad,  Morabkhaa  Manikgad,  Saroopgad, Sakargad, Marakgad, Ankola, Songad, and Maangad.


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