Jinji, having stood a siege of about eight years, was captured by Zu’lfiqar Khan in January, 1698. But Rajaram had escaped to Satara, where he gathered -a powerful army and resumed the... Read more
An Estimate of Shivaji Both as a ruler and a, man, Shivaji occupies a distinguished place in the history of India. A born leader of men, who could throw a spell over all who came in contact... Read more
For purposes of revenue collection and administration, Shivaji’a kingdom was divided into a number of prants or provinces. Each prant was subdivided into paraganas and tarfs, and the v... Read more
Indignant at these repeated reverses which greatly affected Mughul prestige and influence in the Deccan, Aurangzeb sent, early in 1665, Jay Singh, Raja of Amber, and Dilir Khan to the Deccan... Read more
Shivaji’s Career Shivaji was born in the hill-fort of Shivner near Junnar in 1630, the writers of -one school hold, or in 1627, ” some modem ‘historians say.’ Shahji... Read more
Aurangzeb’s private life was simple, pious and austere. He was not a slave to his passions and scrupulously abstained from indulging in prohibited food, drink or dress. The number of h... Read more
Next came the turn of the Qutb Shahi kingdom of Golkunda. Early in February, 1687, Aurangzeb himself appeared before Golkunda and the Mugbul troops besieged the local fortress within a few d... Read more
Aurangzeb at once invaded Mew&r, but the Rana, considering it unwise to meet face to face the superior strength of the Mughuls, deserted the towns and hamlets of Mewar and retired with a... Read more
Har Kishan died in 1664, and after some quarrels about succession to the Guruship, Teg Bahadur, second son of Har Govind, the sixth Guru, was recognised as the spiritual head of the communit... Read more
The new regulations and ordinances must have produced a deep impression on the people affected, and added much to the difficulties with which the imperial government had to deal. No one can... Read more