Shivaji and the Maratha Navy: The Battle of Khanderi

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dive into the naval warfare of Shivaji Maharaj, focusing on the Battle of Khanderi (1679). Shivaji, known for his guerrilla tactics on land, also built a formidable navy to protect his Konkan coast from the Siddi of Janjira, the Mughals, and the Portuguese. The battle for the island fortress of Khanderi pitted the Maratha navy under Darya Sarang against the Siddi fleet backed by Aurangzeb. We explore Shivaji's shipbuilding innovations, the strategic importance of Khanderi and Underi, and how this naval conflict shaped Maratha power in the Arabian Sea. The episode also touches on the legacy of Shivaji's naval ambitions and their impact on later Indian maritime history. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #BattleOfKhanderi #DaryaSarang #SiddiOfJanjira #Aurangzeb #MughalEmpire #IndianHistory #MarathaEmpire #NavalWarfare #KonkanCoast #Underi #ArabianSea #Chhatrapati #Swarajya #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo