Shivaji and his young son, Sambhaji, are confined to "Agra's Red Fort" under heavy guard. Aurangzeb intends to either execute him or keep him prisoner indefinitely to weaken the Maratha Empire.
The film highlights the "Garudjhep" (The Eagle's Leap)—a metaphor for the swift and calculated nature of the escape. Shivpratap Garudjhep (2022) Marathi
Following the Treaty of Purandar, Shivaji Maharaj travels to Agra to meet Aurangzeb. However, at the Mughal court, he is insulted by being made to stand behind lower-ranking officials. Shivaji boldly protests this treatment in open court, leading to his house arrest. Shivaji and his young son, Sambhaji, are confined