Q. Shivaji's father Shahji was a military commander under the Nizam Shahi rulers of which state?
Answer: Ahmedanagar
Notes: Shivaji's father Shahji Bhonsle was the military commander under the Nizam Shahi rulers of Ahmednagar. After the decline of  Ahmednagar, he transferred his services to Bijapur.

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