Sack of Surat (1670)

From January to September, the Mughal government was effectively paralyzed. Adding to their troubles, they received alarming news that Shivaji had struck Surat with devastating force once again.Shivaji, leading an army of 15,000 cavalry and an equal number of infantry, accompanied by prominent generals and officers such as Prataprao Gujar and the Peshwa Moropant, advanced from Kalyan. He followed the same route as during his previous attack on Surat, passing through what are now the Thane, Nasik, and Dang districts. On October 3, 1670, Shivaji arrived at the walls of Surat, forcing the defenders to flee under the protection of the castle's artillery.

Second Sack of Surat
Part of Maratha-Mughal War
Early 20th century depiction of the Sack of Surat by Shivaji.
Date October 1670 Location Surat, Gujarat Subah, Mughal Empire (Now Gujarat, India) Result Maratha Empire victory
Belligerents
Maratha Empire	Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Shivaji Prataprao Gujar Moropant Pingle	Bahadur Khan
Strength
15000	Unknown