Shivaji Maharaj and the Battle of Surat: Strike on the Mughal Heartland

In 1664, Shivaji Maharaj launched a daring raid on the wealthy Mughal port of Surat, the financial heart of the Mughal Empire. This episode explores the prelude to the raid, the battle itself, and its aftermath. We examine Shivaji's strategic goals: to cripple Mughal trade, demonstrate Maratha strength, and finance Swarajya. Learn about the city's defenses, the role of the English and Dutch factories, and how the raid reverberated in Delhi. We also touch on the controversial looting of the Mughal customs house and the sack of Surat's wealthy merchants, including the well-known Virji Vora. The episode concludes with the Mughal response and how this audacious strike shifted the power balance in the Deccan. #ShivajiMaharaj #BattleOfSurat #MarathaEmpire #MughalHistory #SuratRaid #Swarajya #Aurangzeb #DeccanHistory #IndianHistory #VirjiVora #EnglishFactories #EastIndiaCompany #1664 #MarathaNavy #FexingoHistory #History #SouthAsia #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo