Arrange the following events associated with Shivaji in chronological order: 1. Attack on Afzal Khan 2. Capture of Torna 3. Attack on Shaista Khan 4. Annexation of Javli Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The chronological sequence of events in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's life is as follows: First, the capture of Torna fort occurred in 1646, marking one of his earliest military successes at the age of nineteen [2]. Second, the annexation of Javli (Javali) took place in January 1656, which was a strategic victory that expanded his influence in the Konkan region [2]. Third, the famous encounter and attack on the Bijapuri general Afzal Khan at the foot of Pratapgad occurred on November 10, 1659. Finally, the daring night raid and attack on the Mughal governor Shaista Khan at Lal Mahal in Pune took place on April 5, 1663 [1]. This sequence (1646, 1656, 1659, 1663) corresponds to the order 2, 4, 1, 3.

Sources

1. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 3: The Rise of the Marathas > Foundation of Maratha Power and the Rise of Shivaji > p. 65
2. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The Marathas > Military Conquests > p. 226