1660
Battle of Pavan Khind
When Shivaji was besieged at Panhala Fort by Siddhi Johar's Bijapur army, he planned a nighttime escape. Baji Prabhu took a diversionary force to the Pavan Khind pass, holding 10,000 Bijapur soldiers with only 300 men for over five hours, allowing Shivaji to reach Vishalgad safely.
Year
1660
Result
Maratha tactical retreat (strategic victory)
Location
Pavan Khind pass, near Vishalgad, Maharashtra
Kingdom
maratha empire
Battle Details
When Shivaji was besieged at Panhala Fort by Siddhi Johar's Bijapur army, he planned a nighttime escape. Baji Prabhu took a diversionary force to the Pavan Khind pass, holding 10,000 Bijapur soldiers with only 300 men for over five hours, allowing Shivaji to reach Vishalgad safely.
Significance
Baji Prabhu's last stand allowed Shivaji to escape safely to Vishalgad.