How Shivaji Maharaj Escaped From Panhalgad?

 Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhalgad in 1660. He was under siege by the Mughal army at the time, but he was able to escape using a clever plan.

Shivaji Maharaj's plan involved deceiving the Mughal army into thinking that he was still inside the fort. He had a trusted aide, Shiva Kashid, dress up in his royal robes and sit in a palanquin. The palanquin was then carried out of the fort under the cover of darkness.

The Mughal army saw the palanquin leaving the fort and assumed that it was Shivaji Maharaj trying to escape. They chased after the palanquin, but Shivaji Maharaj had already escaped through a different route.

Shiva Kashid was killed by the Mughal army, but his sacrifice allowed Shivaji Maharaj to escape.

Here is a more detailed account of Shivaji Maharaj's escape plan:

• Shivaji Maharaj had prepared a secret route out of the fort.
• A trusted aide, Shiva Kashid, who resembled Shivaji Maharaj, dressed up in Shivaji Maharaj's royal robes and sat in a palanquin.
• The palanquin was carried out of the fort under the cover of darkness.
• The Mughal army saw the palanquin leaving the fort and assumed that it was Shivaji Maharaj trying to escape.
• They chased after the palanquin, but Shivaji Maharaj had already escaped through a different route.
• Shiva Kashid was killed by the Mughal army, but his sacrifice allowed Shivaji Maharaj to escape.

Shivaji Maharaj's escape from Panhalgad was a daring feat. It showed his courage, his resourcefulness, and his determination to be free. It is a story that is still celebrated by the Maratha people today.