संभाजीराजांच्या मृत्यूनंतर मोगलांची काय अवस्था केली मराठ्यांनी बघा #aurangzeb #chhava #shambhuraje

Summary

The video delves into the turbulent final years of Aurangzeb's reign and the subsequent rise of the Marathas. It explores key events like the death of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the resistance from Rajaram Maharaj and Tarabai, and the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire due to internal strife. The narrative highlights how the Marathas, under leaders such as Shahu Maharaj and Baji Rao Peshwa, grew in power, leading to the downfall of the Mughal empire. The video connects Sambhaji Maharaj's death to the larger downfall of Mughal authority and the rise of Maratha dominance in India.

Takeaways

• 😀 Aurangzeb spent the last 26 years of his life in Maharashtra, trying to assert his control, but despite his efforts, the Marathas never fell under his dominance.
• 😀 Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was captured by Aurangzeb's forces and executed on March 11, 1689, after enduring severe torture.
• 😀 Before his death, Sambhaji Maharaj predicted that his death would inspire a new generation of warriors in the Maratha community, which came true with leaders like Shinde, Holkar, and Baji Rao.
• 😀 Following Sambhaji's death, Rajaram Maharaj and Rani Tarabai continued to resist Aurangzeb's rule, keeping the Maratha kingdom intact and strong.
• 😀 Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 marked the beginning of the decline of the Mughal Empire, with internal succession struggles among his three sons, further weakening the empire.
• 😀 After Aurangzeb's death, Shahaji Maharaj, the son of Sambhaji Maharaj, was released and eventually strengthened Maratha control in Maharashtra, while the Mughal Empire continued to crumble.
• 😀 Following the succession struggles within the Mughal Empire, the Marathas took the opportunity to expand their influence across India, and by 1718, Maratha forces marched into Delhi.
• 😀 The Marathas, under leaders like Baji Rao I, toppled the Mughal imperial authority, even deposing puppet rulers like Rafi ud-Darajat, further demonstrating the Mughals’ weakening power.
• 😀 By the early 18th century, the Marathas controlled vast regions, with the Mughal Empire becoming almost subjugated to their influence, symbolizing the fall of Mughal glory.
• 😀 The Marathas continued to gain strength, pushing Mughal control out of India, and by 1752, the Marathas and Mughals entered into an agreement where the Marathas effectively managed the security of Delhi.

Q & A

What was Aurangzeb's ultimate goal during his time in Maharashtra?

Aurangzeb's ultimate goal was to become 'Alamgir,' a ruler who would control the entire world, but despite his efforts, he failed to bring Maharashtra under his rule, especially due to the resistance of the Marathas.

How did Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj meet his end?

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was captured by Aurangzeb's commander, Muqarrab Khan, on February 1, 1689, tortured for 40 days, and eventually executed on March 11, 1689.

What significant statement did Sambhaji Maharaj make before his death?

Before his death, Sambhaji Maharaj stated that while every Maratha home would produce another Shivaji or Sambhaji, Aurangzeb's Mughal empire would die with him.

What happened to the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb's death?

After Aurangzeb's death in 1707, the Mughal Empire began to deteriorate. In the following years, Maratha forces became more powerful, and the Mughal Empire almost became a vassal state to the Marathas.

How did Rajaram Maharaj contribute to the Maratha cause after Sambhaji Maharaj's death?

After Sambhaji Maharaj's death, Rajaram Maharaj managed to hold the Maratha kingdom together and prevented Aurangzeb from capturing their lands, maintaining Maratha resistance until 1700.

How did Rani Tarabai contribute to the Maratha resistance against the Mughals?

Rani Tarabai, from 1700 to 1707, not only maintained Maratha control but also severely weakened the Mughal Empire by attacking and disrupting its southern expansion.

What was the outcome of the Mughal Empire's succession crisis after Aurangzeb's death?

After Aurangzeb's death, his three sons fought for succession, and ultimately, Bahadur Shah I, who ruled from 1707 to 1712, took the throne. However, his reign was short-lived, and his successors failed to stabilize the empire.

How did the Marathas gain influence in Delhi during the Mughal succession crisis?

During the Mughal succession crisis, the Marathas, led by figures like Baji Rao I and Shinde, marched on Delhi in 1718, helping to overthrow weak Mughal rulers, and even helped with the installation and removal of emperors.

What was the significance of the Maratha-Mughal agreement in 1752?

In 1752, the Marathas struck an agreement with the Mughal Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur to protect Delhi from foreign invasions in exchange for payment and ensuring the Mughals were essentially a puppet state of the Marathas.

How did Nadir Shah's invasion affect the Mughal Empire?

Nadir Shah's invasion in 1739 devastated the Mughal Empire, looting Delhi and taking away Mughal wealth. Despite this, Emperor Mohammad Shah Rangila, the ruler at the time, remained indifferent and ineffectual.