[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.fleet-1882) › c10.54 # The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c10.54 The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c10.54 - **Language:** English ### [c10.54](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.fleet-1882.c10.54) When Shivaji grew up he associated much with the Mawalis, the men of the wild country west of Poona, and began to think of establishing himself as an independent chief. To this end, in A.D. 1646 he obtained from the commandant the surrender of the fort of Torna in the rugged country near the sources of the Nira river. While he sent agents to Bijapur to make excuses for his conduct, he began to build another fort on a hill called Morbadh, to which he gave the name of Raygad (A.D. 1647). Dadaji Kondev died about this time, and Shivaji took charge of the jahgir, appropriating the revenues to his own use. He then set to work to gain the forts not already in his possession. Chakan was in charge of Phirangoji Narsala, whom he won over and left in command. He obtained Kondana by bribing the Musalman commandant; he surprised Supa, which was held by Baji Mohita, the brother of his father's second wife; and finally he interfered in the - [Previous: c10.53](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.fleet-1882.c10.53) - [Next: c10.56](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.fleet-1882.c10.56) - [Up: c10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.fleet-1882.c10) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.fleet-1882.c10.54](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.fleet-1882.c10.54) · Pramāṇa