Shivaji and His Times c3.5

c3.5

Shivaji's ancestors, 16—rise of Shahji, 18—early history obscure, 20—Shivaji's birth and infancy, 22—lonely boyhood, 24—miserable condition of Puna, 25—Dadaji Kond-dev's improvements, 26—Shiva's education, 27—the Mavals described, 28—Shivaji's love of independence, 31—early officers, 33—decline of Bijapur, 33—Shiva captures Torna, 34—gains forts, 34—Shahji imprisoned, 35—Shiva appeals to Murad, 37—his doings (1650-55), 39—Javli, 41—Mores murdered, 42—critical study of Javli affair, 43—Shiva's gains from conquest of Javli, 46—extent of territory, 46.