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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Treaty of Purandar that was signed in 1665 between Shivaji and the Mughal General Raja Jai Singh of Amber?

  1. Shivaji surrendered 23 forts out of 35 forts to the Mughals and retained 12 forts.

  2. A mansab of 5000 was granted to Shivaji's son, Sambhaji.

  3. Shivaji promised to join personally in any Mughal campaign in the Deccan.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Treaty of Purandar (1665) was a significant agreement where Shivaji had to surrender a large portion of his forts, his son Sambhaji was granted a mansab, and Shivaji agreed to support the Mughals in their Deccan campaigns.

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