medieval India · Maratha

Battle of Pavan Khind

Baji Prabhu Deshpande’s rear guard held the mountain pass long enough for Shivaji to reach Vishalgad, though the defenders suffered severe losses.

UPSC relevance

Relevant for Maratha guerrilla strategy, fort geography, and the escape from Panhala.

The visual decisiveness bar on the explorer is an editorial study aid, not a troop-strength or casualty estimate.