[Std 4 History Notes] [Chapter-7] [Swaraj: First Conquest]

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Powers in Maharashtra.

Moghul Emperor of Delhi.

Sultan Adilshah

of Bijapur.

Portuguese of Goa.

Siddi of Janjira.

Though Shivaji controlled the Jagir of Pune,Supe,Chakan & Indapur; all the forts in it were controlled by the officers from the court of Bijapur.

As a hill fort gave a strategic support to the ruler, Shivaji decided to capture fort of Torana.

Fort Torana

At 64 Km to the south- west of

Pune.

In the Kanad valley.

Two strong Machis on the

way:Zunjar Machi & Budhla

Machi Only access to fort was across Zunjar

Machi with high hills on one side and

deep valleys on the other.

The name Torana because of a

temple of goddess Toranjai

on it.

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The battle of Torana

Shivaji descended into the Kanad valley with few select bands of Mavlas.

Captured the strategic positions in the fort.

The Maratha flag hoisted at the main entrance by Tanaji Malusare.

Guards posted at important points by Yesaji Kank.

Prachandgad -new name by Shivaji.

Maratha Killedar,Brahmin Sabnis,Prabhu Karkhanis-Officers appointed by Shivaji in fort.

Included Mavlas,Kolis,Ramoshis,Mahars and brave men from many other casts and communities in the garrison.

During repairs of fort Torana, four metal pots full of mohurs, were discovered.

Part of this treasure was used to purchase arms and ammunition,rest was used to fortify Murumbdeo after capturing it.

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Rajgad-The First Capital of

Swaraj

Hill of Murumbdeo, 15 km to the east of

Torana, steep and difficult to access.

On it was a half finished

fort constructed by Adilshah.

After capturing, Shivaji used the money found on

Torana, to complete the fortification of

Murumbdeo.

Rajmahal,Baramahal & eighteen workshops

were built on it .

Named Rajgad and became

the First capital of Swaraj.

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Timeline of initial capturing of forts by Shivaji Raje.

Shivaji started capturing one fort after another in Bara Maval-the twelve Mavals.

Patils and Deshmukhs swore allegiance to Shivaji.

But jealous people complained to Adilshahi Collector at Shirval who informed Adilshah of Shivaji's uprising.

Adilshah asked Shahaji Raje about it who in turn explained that for better administration of the Jagir, Shivaji had probably taken the forts.

Using political skill Shivaji took another two forts Kondana & Purandar without a fight. And then Rohida.

Torana

Rajgad

Kondana

Purandar

Rohida