In 1674, Shivaji Bhosle carved out an independent Maratha kingdom from within the Bijapur Sultanate with Raigad as its capital, and successfully defended his territory from the Mughals.
Shivaji Bhosle carved out an independent Maratha kingdom from within the Bijapur Sultanate with Raigad as its capital. This was in 1674. Shivaji Bhosle successfully defended his territory from the Mughals. This was in 1674.