Multiple choice Shivaji came into conflict with the Mughals for the first time in 1657, when he attacked on Surat he had an encounter with Afzal Khan he had an encounter with Shaista Khan he took advantage of Aurangzeb and his troops being engaged in the invasion of Bijapur Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Shivaji's first conflict with the Mughals occurred in 1657 when he raided the Mughal territories in the Deccan while Aurangzeb was preoccupied with the invasion of Bijapur.