After his independence, Shivaji Maharaj maintained peace with the Mughals and the Adil Shahi dynasty.
However, The vague promises of favor and protection and the response made by Aurangzeb could not satisfy Shivaji.
In late March 1657, Aurangzeb's forces were concentrated at the siege of Bidar, Two Maratha leaders, Minaji Bhonsla and Kashi, at the head of 3000 horses raided the Mughal villages of Chamargunda and raided other subdivisions, carrying destruction which Alarmed to the gates of Ahmednagar, meanwhile Shivaji was raiding Junnar in the north, during the night he scaled its walls and sacked the city after killing its guards, carrying 300,000 hun in cash, 200 horses, and much costly clothing and jewelry, The success of the Maratha raiders was due to the negligence of the local Mughal officers, upon hearing these raids, Aurangzeb took measures and reinforced Ahmadnagar district.
Meanwhile, Shivaji stayed in the Junnar subdivision for some time, until he heard of upcoming reinforcements, when the danger came close, he retreated to Ahmednagar and began plundering it, in 31 May, Nasiri Khan reached the scene, he surprised Shivaji's army and nearly encircled it.
But they did not chase them, as the Mughal horses were exhausted, Aurangzeb then ordered his generals to counter-attack and raid Shivaji territory, however, The rains were heavy with the full violence of the monsoons, and the campaign was over, Shivji then retreated to his own kingdom and the Mughal officers fell back on their stations.