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Ayushree

The capital of Shivaji’s empire was Raigad Fort. Strategically located in the rugged Western Ghats, Raigad was Shivaji’s most secure fortress. It served as the administrative, military and political centre of the nascent Maratha state and was the site of ...

Ayushree

Shivaji transferred forts to the Mughals by the Treaty of Purandar in 1665 AD. Forced to sign by the Mughal General Raja Jai Singh I, the treaty compelled Shivaji to surrender 23 of his 35 forts and accept service under ...

Kriti

Akbar founded the religious order “Din-i-Ilahi” in 1582. It blended elements of Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Jainism and Zoroastrianism. The aim was to promote unity, tolerance and loyalty among nobles. Although it had very few followers and ended after Akbar’s death, ...