Question

When did Sambhaji Maharaj attack the Revdanda fort of the Portuguese?
A.1682
B.1683
C.1684
D.1685

Answer 1

Hint: Sambhaji Maharaj was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The reign of Sambhaji Maharaj marks the first chapter of the Maratha war of Independence after his Father Shivaji Maharaj. The Portuguese have joined hands with Aurangzeb against Sambhaji Maharaj. So to teach a lesson to the Portuguese he attacked the Revdanda fort.

Complete answer:
When Sambhaji Maharaj became Chhatrapati, the war with the Mughals became Ferocious.
Aurangzeb wanted to destroy the Maratha State, but Sambhaji shattered his dreams with his bravery. Thus, Sambhaji Maharaja’s bravery brought Aurangzeb to his knees and Aurangzeb wanted to take an act of revenge with Sambhaji. The Portuguese of Goa joined hands with Aurangzeb against Sambhaji so Sambhaji decided to teach a lesson to the Portuguese for that he attacked the Revdanda fort of the Portuguese in 1683.

The Portuguese were in great trouble, but Sambhaji got the news that the Mughals had attacked the Konkan. So, he had to abandon the winning campaign and return to fight with the Mughals.

Where is Revdanda Fort?
Revdanda fort is located in Maharashtra. The fort was built by Portuguese Capt. Soj was in control of Portuguese in 1524.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Though Sambhaji was not able to capture Goa. It was one of the highly successful campaigns. His rule was shaped by the ongoing wars between the Muhal Empire and the Maratha Kingdom.
14 May is the birth anniversary of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Kingdom, and is celebrated as Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti across Maharashtra and also other parts of the country.