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3.When did the troops slacken the siege at, Panhalgad ? 1, , , , , , , , , , (1) on receiving the news that Shivaji had, agreed to surrender., , (2) after food supplies had exhausted., (3) after being physically exhausted, , (4) after guerrilla attacks by the Maratha, troops., , Q5)Write the answers in one sentence each:, , 1.What message was sent to Siddi Jauhar by, Shivaji, in order to escape from the siege?, , A.In order to escape from the siege, Shivaji, Maharaj send a message to Siddi Jauhar that, he was defeated and would shortly surrender, Panhalgad.

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2.Why did Shivaji plan to escape from, Panhalgad?, , A.Shivaji planned to escape’ from Panhalgad, because the supplies were running short and it, was no longer possible to hold out., , 3.Why did Siddi Jauhar become livid with rage?, , A.Siddi Jauhar became livid with rage because, he learnt that Shivaji had given him a slip., , 4.What did Shivaji say to Baji Prabhu while, leaving for Vishalgad fort?, , A.While leaving for Vishalgad fort, Shivaji said, to Baji Prabhu, “As soon as we reach the fort ,, guns will be fired that will be the signal of our, safe arrival. As soon as you hear gunfire,, abandon the pass and follow us to the fort.