Shivaji Maharaj and the Battle of Salher

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the Battle of Salher (1672), the first open-field victory of the Maratha Empire. They discuss how Shivaji Maharaj, after years of guerrilla warfare, faced the Mughal army in a conventional battle and won. Learn about the strategic decisions, the role of Maratha commanders like Prataprao Gujar and Moropant Peshwa, and the aftermath that cemented Salher as a turning point in Indian history. The episode also touches on the Jalna campaign and the recapture of forts, offering a fresh perspective on Shivaji's military genius beyond the hills of the Sahyadri. #ShivajiMaharaj #BattleOfSalher #MarathaEmpire #MughalEmpire #PratapraoGujar #MoropantPeshwa #Aurangzeb #DeccanHistory #MilitaryHistory #OpenFieldBattle #Swarajya #IndianHistory #FortsOfIndia #JalnaCampaign #Mavala #ChhatrapatiShivaji #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo