Maratha Raid on Surat
- When
- 1664
- Where
- Surat
- Episodes
- 2
In 1664, Shivaji raided the Mughal port city of Surat to replenish his treasury following conflicts with Shaista Khan. The Maratha forces plundered the wealthy trading center, taking over 10 million rupees, while Shivaji spared the local Christian population at the request of a Capuchin friar.
Episodes
- Sack of Surat
Shivaji's forces plundered the Mughal port city of Surat in 1664, securing over 10 million rupees in wealth.
- Intervention by Capuchin Friar
During the sack, Shivaji spared the city's Christian population after being approached by the Capuchin friar Ambrose.
Background and detail
The 1664 Raid. Shivaji's forces sacked Surat in 1664, seizing plunder exceeding 10 million rupees. The event was a raid rather than a pitched battle against a specific Mughal general like Inayat Khan. During the sack, Shivaji was approached by Ambrose, a Capuchin friar, who successfully requested that the city's Christians be spared.
People involved
- Shivaji · Maratha ruler who led the raid
- Ambrose · Capuchin friar who requested the sparing of Christians
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