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Q · Marathas Medium · 45s
Which Mughal emperor captured and later released Shivaji Maharaj?
TopicMarathas
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Test Duration30 min
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Shivaji was invited to Agra by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1666, where he was placed under house arrest. Shivaji famously escaped from custody using a clever disguise.
Final Answer: Option C - Aurangzeb