Q.1 (A) (iii) The political relations between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the British began due to the episode.
A. Kudal Campaign
B. Afzal Khan
C. Siddi Johar
D. Coronation
Best answer
Answer: B. Afzal Khan
Answer: (b) Afzal Khan
After the killing of Afzal Khan (1659) Shivaji Maharaj's forces advanced into the Konkan. Some ships of Afzal Khan's men had taken shelter with the English at Rajapur, and the English refused to hand them over. Shivaji Maharaj's officers demanded them and detained English agents. This dispute was the start of the political relations between Shivaji Maharaj and the English.
Statement: The political relations between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the British began due to the Afzal Khan episode.
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