Multiple choice

Who among the following Mughal commanders compelled Shivaji to sign the Treaty of Purandar (1665)?

  1. Shayesta Khan

  2. Bahadur Khan

  3. Mirza Raja Jai Singh

  4. Raja Jaswant Singh

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 1665, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb dispatched Mirza Raja Jai Singh I of Amber with a large army to suppress Shivaji. Jai Singh's superior forces and diplomatic skill forced Shivaji to sign the Treaty of Purandar in June 1665, surrendering 23 forts and accepting Mughal overlordship. This was a significant setback for the Maratha state.