Shivaji Maharaj and the Treaty of Purandar 1665

In this episode of Fexingo History's Shivaji series, Lucas and Luna explore the Treaty of Purandar of 1665—a pivotal moment when Shivaji Maharaj, after a brutal siege by Mughal commander Mirza Raja Jai Singh, ceded 23 forts to Aurangzeb's empire. They discuss Jai Singh's campaign, the fall of Purandar fort under Murar Baji Prabhu's sacrifice, the terms of the treaty including Shivaji's journey to Agra, and its long-term consequences for Swarajya. The conversation delves into the military and political calculations behind the treaty, questioning whether it was a humiliation or a masterstroke, and highlights the Maratha tradition of pulling back to survive. Listeners learn about Jai Singh's Rajput perspective, the role of the Mavala light infantry, Shivaji's son Sambhaji as a political hostage, and how the treaty paradoxically bought time for the Maratha resistance. A nuanced look at a controversial chapter in Maratha history. #ShivajiMaharaj #TreatyOfPurandar #MughalEmpire #MarathaHistory #JaiSingh #Aurangzeb #PurandarFort #MurarBajiPrabhu #Swarajya #Mavala #GanimiKava #SouthAsianHistory #IndianHistory #FexingoHistory #History #17thCentury #SiegeWarfare #DeccanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo