Night Attack on Shaista Khan (1663)
Shivaji led a daring night attack on the Mughal general Shaista Khan's camp at Lal Mahal in Pune. Khan lost three fingers in the scuffle and was forced to retreat, severely embarrassing the Mughal Empire.
Chapter 03
Defying the Mughal Empire
Sack of Surat (1664)
To replenish his depleted treasury, Shivaji sacked the wealthy Mughal trading center of Surat, decamping with immense wealth.
Treaty of Purandar (1665)
Faced with the massive army of Rajput general Jai Singh I, Shivaji signed the Treaty of Purandar, strategically giving up 23 forts to buy time and peace.
The Great Escape from Agra (1666)
Placed under house arrest by Aurangzeb in Agra, Shivaji hatched a brilliant plan. He feigned illness and miraculously escaped with his son Sambhaji by hiding in large baskets of sweets meant for distribution.