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There are two famous passes (bypass or "Khind") in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's history. One of them is "Pavan Khind" (holy pass). Which is the other one?

  1. Ghod Khind

  2. Umbar Khind

  3. Gajapur Khind

  4. Khambataki Ghat
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Explanation

Umbar Khind was the strategic mountain pass where Shivaji Maharaj defeated the Adilshahi forces led by Siddi Johar in 1660, escaping the siege of Panhala fort. Along with Pavan Khind (where Baji Prabhu Deshpande sacrificed himself), these are the two most famous passes in Maratha history.

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