Q8
Shivaji sacked __________ and secured a large booty
A.
Bijapur
B.
Poona
C.
Konkan
D.
Surat
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
In January 1664, with 4000 picked Maratha soldiers Sivaji attacked and sacked Surat. He set fire to thousands of houses in Surat. Sivaji left Surat carrying away gold, silver, pearls, and diamonds amounting to more than a crore of rupees.