Finally Shivaji moved out of Bijapur and then onwards started the mission that was shaping up at the back of his mind and in his dreamy eyes. The young Maratha soon discovered that beneath an unprepossessing appearance of the simple Mavlis, many sterling qualities were concealed. Hardy, brave, and literally faithful Mavlis started regarding their young master with passionate admiration.

Their manners captivated Shivaji. He accompanied them on their hunting expeditions. Above all, by wandering in their company, Shivaji learned about every inch of the Deccan hills and to find his way through the tangled maze of jungle and ravine and precipice, which led from the Ghats to the Konkan.

During the training, some other plans were developing within him. The Pune Jaghir was divided into four natural strongholds. These were Kondana (later the famous Sinhagad), Torana, and the forts of Chakan and Purandar. They were carelessly guarded. Adilshah never gave serious concern to Deccan. The easiest thing that appeared to Shivaji was seizing the forts with the help of the Mavlis.

With the purpose in their mind, Shivaji and his lieutenants collected a considerable army of followers and began to lay their plans.