Explanation:

Let’s arrange the events in chronological order with explanations:

- Capture of Torna (2): Torna fort was Shivaji’s first major conquest, captured in 1646.

- Annexation of Javli (4): Javli was taken over by Shivaji around 1656, significantly increasing his territory.

- Attack on Afzal Khan (1): In 1659, Shivaji killed Afzal Khan at Pratapgad; a major turning point.

- Attack on Shaista Khan (3): The daring attack on Shaista Khan at Pune happened in 1663.

Matching with the options:

- Option: 2, 4, 1, 3 is correct.

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 1, 3

Explanations regarding options/statements:

- Option 1: (2, 4, 1, 3) matches the chronological order as explained.

- Option 2: Repeats 2, and swaps order – not correct.

- Option 3: Starts with 3, which is incorrect (Shaista Khan incident happened later).

- Option 4: Jumbled order, does not fit chronology.

Key Event Summary:

- Torna first, then Javli annexed, followed by Afzal Khan’s killing, then Shaista Khan's attack.