Question

Give reason.

After the death of Sambhaji Maharaj, the Marathas intensified their war with the Mughals.

Answer 1

1. Aurangzeb was trying his best to defeat Sambhaji Maharaj. For this, he placed Mukarrabkhan in charge of the Kolhapur province.
2. Mukarrabkhan learnt that Sambhaji Maharaj was at Sangameshwar in Konkan. He raided the place and captured Sambhaji Maharaj.
3. When Sambhaji Maharaj was captured from Sangameshwar by Mukarrabkhan and taken to Aurangzeb, he faced Aurangzeb fearlessly.
4. By the Emperor’s orders, Sambhaji Maharaj was brutally put to death on 11th March 1689.
5. This Maratha Chhatrapati did not compromise his self-respect and faced his death nobly and bravely.

This sacrifice of the Maratha Chhatrapati inspired the Marathas to intensify their fight against the Mughals.