Which of the following became the governor of Poona during the rule of Muhammad Adil Shah?

• A. Tarabai
• B. None of these
• C. Sambhaji II
• D. Shivaji

Answer: (D)

Muhammad Adil Shah occupied Vellore and Ginjee after opposing the Nayakas of Thanjavur and added territories to his kingdom on the southern side, Shivaji who had become the governor of Poona occupied Torna in 1646 CE, and Purandhar and Rairi in 1650 CE.