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How Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhalgad.

Answer 1

1. When Shivaji Maharaj took refuge in Panhala fort, Siddi forces attacked it for almost five months.
2. Shivaji Maharaj became trapped inside the fort.
3. Netoji Palkar tried to escalate the siege by attacking Siddi's forces from the outside.
4. He could not succeed because his forces were inadequate.
5. Siddi showed no signs of giving up, so he resolved to have open discussions with him.
6. Shiva Kashid, a brave youth who resembled Shivaji Maharaj in appearance, stepped forward.
7. He dressed up as Shivaji Maharaj and sat on a palanquin.
8. The palanquin abandoned at the Raj-dindi gate was taken by Siddi’s troops, and Kashid gave his life for Swaraj.
9. In the meantime, Shivaji Maharaj exited the fort via another path.