HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Bijapur
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Poona
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Konkan
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Surat
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Maratha king Shivaji needed money to maintain his army and therefore, he looted and plundered Surat twice.
Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Shivaji plundered it twice in January 1664 and October 1670. By attacking Surat twice he sent a strong message to Aurangzeb. Being an important commercial city, it enjoyed great prosperity between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Detailed explanation-3: -(5) Shivaji Maharaj decided to attack Surat. Ans. Shivaji Maharaj decided to attack Surat, because (1) It was necessary to make good the losses incurred due to ravaging of the territory of Swaraj by Shaistakhan for three years. (2) Surat was a big trade centre, port and rich city of the Mughals.
Detailed explanation-4: -He raided Mughal territory near Ahmednagar and in Junnar, 1657. Aurangzeb responded to the raids by sending Nasiri Khan, who defeated the forces of Shivaji at Ahmednagar.