Q. Match the following events associated with Shivaji’s visit to Agra (1666 CE) with their correct outcomes:
EventOutcome/Significance
1. Placement in Mansingh’s HaveliThe specific location where Shivaji and his son were detained under house arrest by Aurangzeb.
2. Shivaji’s Escape MethodFeigned illness and used large baskets of sweets sent out as gifts to evade Mughal guards.
3. Aurangzeb’s reactionThe Emperor immediately released all the hostages held by Shivaji to prevent a potential Maratha uprising.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. Shivaji and his son Shambhaji were detained in the Jaipur (Mansingh’s) Haveli in Agra following their disastrous presentation at the imperial court.
- Pair 2: Correct. This is the historically famous and accepted method of Shivaji’s escape, involving feigned illness and being smuggled out in large baskets (often cited as fruit or sweet baskets) used for imperial gifts.
- Pair 3: Incorrect. Far from releasing hostages, Aurangzeb was furious. The escape triggered renewed conflict and led to Shambhaji being imprisoned after Shivaji’s death. The remaining hostages were not released immediately.
