Siddi Johar's move on Swarajya
Adilshahi sent a chieftain named Siddi Johar to confront Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Siddi Johar arrived with a large army to lay siege to Panhala Fort. In response, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj made strict arrangements for the defense of Panhala Fort. Siddi Johar besieged Panhala Fort from all sides.