Reading in times of digital content is changing, but it doesn't mean it gives less pleasure, Just the opposite.

There is absolutely no difference between a hardcover book or an audio book or multimedia book application.

The biggest pleasure comes from "What we read, not from on what we read".

I would wind up saying:-

There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and the tired man who wants a book to read.

___ Nair___

Index

1. Shahajiraje
2. Veermata Jijabai
3. Companions and Associates
4. Establishment of Swaraj
5. The Capture of Javali
6. Defeat of Afzalkhan
7. Shahistekhan's Invasion
8. The Surat Campaign
9. Agra Visit And Escape
10. Coronation

Shahajiraje

Shahajiraje, the father of Shivaji Maharaj was a pre -emimnent Sardar in the Deccan. The Moughal had launched a campaign to conquer the Nizamshahi kingdom.

Shahaji Maharaj did not wish the Moughals to get an entry into the south.

But Nizamshahi was defeated and he joined Adilshahi. the region comprising Pune, Supe, Indapur and Chakan Pargana was vested in Shahajiraje as a jagir.

Shahajiraje was valiant, courageous, intelligent and a great political expert.

Veermata Jijabai

Jijabai was the daughter of the great sardar Lakhujiraje Jadhav of Sindhkhed in Buldhana district. She helped and encouraged Shivaji Maharaj to realise his dream of establishing Swaraj.

She was a visionary political expert. She constantly guided Shivaji in the mission of Swaraj.

At times she undertook the task of giving verdicts and resolving problems of people.

She instilled in Shivaji the values like modesty, truthfulness, oratory, vigilance, courage and fearlessness.

Buldhana:- District in Maharashtra

vigilance:-the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

Companions and Associates

Shivaji Maharaj started the work of founding Swaraj in the Maval region. He created a feeling of trust and affection in the minds of the people.

Many companion and associates joined him in his work of founding Swaraj. Among them were Yesaji Kank, Baji Pasalkar, Bapuji Mudgal, Narhekar, Deshpande brothers, Kavji Kondhalkar, Kanhoji Jedhe, Bajiprabhu Deshpande, Dadaji Narasprabhu.

On the strength of these associates Shivaji undertook the cause of the Swaraj.

Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jay !

Establishment of Swaraj

The forts situated within the jagir of Shivaji Maharaj were under the control of Adilshah.

Shivaji Maharaj decided to capture the forts that were within his own jagir.

He capture the fort of Torana, Murumbdev, Kondhana and Purandar and laid the foundation of Swaraj.He repaired the fort of Murambdeo and renamed it Rajgad. Rajgad became the first captial of Swaraj.

There were the Mores of Javali, Ghorpades of Mudhol, Sawants of Sawantwadi who opposed the cause of founding Swaraj.

The capture of Javali

Chandrarao More of Javali in Satara district was a powerful sardar in the Adilshahi. He opposed the founding of Swaraj.

Shivaji Maharaj attacked Javali and captured that region in 1656. Then he also captured Raigad.

After this victory, his activities in Konkan increased Shivaji Maharaj captured Kalyan and Bhivandi on the Konkan Coast.

There he came in contact with the Siddhi, Portuguese and the British power. He therefore concentrated to build his naval power.

Fort Janjira in Raigad District

Defeat of Afzalkhan

Shivaji Maharaj Has started capturing forts in his jagirs and the surrounding area in the Adilshahi area.

All these matters were challenge to the Adilshahi. At that time Badi Sahiba was looking after the administration of the kingdom. She sent Afzalkhan a powerful Adilshshi General to crub Shivaji Maharaj.

Afzalkhan came from Bijapur to Wai. A meeting of Afzalkhan and Shivaji Maharaj took place on 10 November 1659 at the foot of Pratapgad.

Afzalkhan tried to kill Maharaj by treacherous means in retaliation Maharaj Killed Afzalkhan.

Shahistekhan's Invasion

In february 1660, Shahistekhan left from Ahmednagar and entered the Pune province. He raveged the territory of the Swaraj by sending small unites of his army to the neighbouring areas.

He encamped at Chakan. Firangoji Narsala , the Killedar of the fort Of chakan offered a strong resistance to Shahistekhan's army. Finally, the Moughals captured the fort of Chakan.

Shahistekhan:- A commander in the army of Aurangazeb Moughal Emperor

Ahmednagar:- A Town in Maharashtra

Swaraj :- name given to the Maratha Kingdom (our own kingdom)

raveged:-s everely damaged; devastated

Chakan:- town in Maharashtra

Killedar,Firangoji Narsala:- chief of the Fort

Moughals:- Dynasty that rule India in 16th century

Shahistekhan set up his camp at Lal Mahal in Pune where Shivaji Maharaj had lived in his childhood. Khan sent his forces in the region around Pune.

These forces looted the people. Two years passed, but he would not think of leaving Pune. Naturally it had an adverse effect on the people's morale.

In these circumstances, Maharaj drew up a bold plan.

Lal Mahal :- Residence of Shivaji Maharaj

Shivaji Maharaj:- Maratha King

Shivaji Maharaj decide to raid Lal Mahal secretly under his own leadership.

On 5 April 1663, Maharaj raided Lal Mahal at night with a selected band of soldiers.

In this Raid , Shahistekhan lost his fingers. He suffered great humilation. He He left Pune and shifted his camp to Aurangabad.