April 5, 1663 - one of the great & #39;special ops& #39; raids in history. Shivaji Maharaj, along with a small team of Marathas, attacked the invading Mughal leader (Aurangzeb& #39;s uncle) Shaista Khan in #Pune& #39;s Lal Mahal.
He barely managed to escape, but not before losing three fingers.
He barely managed to escape, but not before losing three fingers.
Aurangzeb sent Shaista Khan along with a huge army to Deccan to confront the growing presence of Shivaji Raje.
Shaista Khan captured many forts and occupied #Pune and made Lal Mahal as his base.
It was impossible for Shivaji Maharaj to confront the Mughals in an open battle.
Shaista Khan captured many forts and occupied #Pune and made Lal Mahal as his base.
It was impossible for Shivaji Maharaj to confront the Mughals in an open battle.
Hence, a brave plan was hatched to attack Shaista Khan directly in Pune. Shivaji Maharaj and small band of Maratha soldiers entered Pune (dressed as part of a wedding procession, to avoid getting detected) and reached Lal Mahal.
After the attack, they escaped towards Sinhagad.
After the attack, they escaped towards Sinhagad.