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Q. The Mughal General, who decisively defeated Shivaji and forced him to conclude the Treaty of Purandar, was

A
Mirza Raja Jai Singh
B
Shaista Khan
C
Prince Muazzam
D
Dilir Khan

Correct Answer

Mirza Raja Jai Singh

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