Multiple choice

Which one of the following forts was attacked by raja Jai Singh in wich munar baji Deshpande and 300 of his Mavli men had lost their lives defending the fort?

  1. Fort of Gingee

  2. Fort of Singhagarh

  3. Fort of Purandhar

  4. Fort of Panhala

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Explanation

Murar Baji Deshpande was a legendary Maratha commander who valiantly defended the Fort of Purandar in 1665 against the massive Mughal army led by Rajput general Raja Jai Singh, ultimately sacrificing his life along with his Mavli soldiers.