In 1666, Shivaji escaped from Aurangzeb's interment in Agra in a fruit basket.
Shivaji escaped from Aurangzeb's interment in Agra in a fruit basket in 1666.
After a thorough inspection, the security personnel passed the basket without further inspection. Shivaji realised that now was the time to flee, and on August 19, he and his son escaped while hiding inside huge baskets of sweets.
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