INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the Killedar of Purandar Fort?
A
Sambhaji
B
Murar Baji Prabhu
C
Tnanji
D
Babajij
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There is also a statue of the commander of the fort, Murarbaji Deshpande (killedar) who died to defend or save this fort. Treaty of purander between jai singh(mughal commander) and chhatrapati shivaji maharaj in 1665.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hint: The fort of Purandar is situated in the state of Maharashtra, India. The Battle of Purandar occurred between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Empire in 1665. Shivaji’s army general defended the Purandar fort and was killed on June 2, 1665.

Detailed explanation-3: -When the Mughals put the fort of Purandar under siege, Murarbaji Deshpande fought with greatest of courage and died as a heroes death. Considering the seriousness of the situation, Maharaj began talks for treaty with Jaisinh which was signed in JUNE 1665, which is known as ‘Treaty of Purandar’.

Detailed explanation-4: -There is a statue of Murarbaji Deshpande, the commander (killedar) of the fort who gave up his life in order to protect the fort from the Mughals.

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