The Battle of Purandarwas fought between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Empire in 1665. The Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, sent his general Jai Singh to besiege Shivaji‘s fortress at Purandar. After Mughal forces killed Maratha General Murarbaji on June 2nd, 1665, Shivajisurrendered and gave up 23 of his fortresses. Most of the fortresses were later recaptured by Marathas.
