Question : What was the immediate aim of the Treaty of Purandar in 1665?
Option 1: To gain the goodwill of Shivaji.
Option 2: To sow seeds of contention between Shivaji and Sultan of Bijapur.
Option 3: To deceive Shivaji.
Option 4: To make Shivaji a puppet of the Mughals.
Correct Answer: To sow seeds of contention between Shivaji and Sultan of Bijapur.
Solution : The correct answer is To sow seeds of contention between Shivaji and the Sultan of Bijapur.
By the terms of the treaty, Shivaji Maharaj ceded 23 of his forts along with neighbouring lands that produced an annual income of Rs 4 lakh. He also promised the Mughals assistance in their fight against Adil Shah. The Treaty of Purandar was signed in June 1665 by Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh I.
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Combined Grad ...
Admit Card | Eligibility | Application | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Result | Answer Key
Get Updates Brochure
Your Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.
