Episode 2 of 2
Intervention by Capuchin Friar
- When
- 1664
- Where
- Surat
- Part of
- Maratha Raid on Surat
During the sack, Shivaji spared the city's Christian population after being approached by the Capuchin friar Ambrose.
While the Maratha forces were looting Surat, Shivaji was approached by Ambrose, a Capuchin friar. Ambrose asked Shivaji to spare the city's Christians, and Shivaji complied with this request during the 1664 raid.
Sources
- Shivaji Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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