1. Shivaji became totally independent after the death of his guardian Kondadev (1649).
2. He also got his father’s jagir transferred to him, which was earlier looked after by Kondadev.
3. The strength of his army was Mavali foot soldiers.
4. With their help, Shivaji conquered many of the hill forts near Poona.
5. He captured Puranthar from the Mughals.
6. Shivaji’s military raids angered the Sultan of Bijapur.
7. He held Shivaji’s father captive and released him only after Shivaji promised to suspend his military raids.
8. Shivaji kept his word and remained at peace with Bijapur from then on till his father Shahji’s death.
9. During this period he toned up his administration.
