Shivaji Maharaj's Naval Ambitions and the Siddi of Janjira

In this episode, we explore Shivaji Maharaj's often-overlooked naval ambitions and his bitter rivalry with the Siddi of Janjira. Lucas and Luna discuss the strategic importance of the Konkan coast, the construction of the Maratha fleet at Kalyan and Bhiwandi, and the key naval battles at Khanderi and Underi. We talk about Shivaji's appointment of Darya Sarang as his naval chief, his alliance with the Portuguese and English, and the long-running conflict with the Siddi that outlasted his reign. Along the way, we touch on the role of the Angre family, the decline of the Maratha navy under the Peshwas, and what Shivaji's naval vision tells us about his broader strategic thinking. This episode fills a gap in the show's coverage, focusing on a dimension of Swarajya that often gets overshadowed by land campaigns. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #SiddiOfJanjira #Khanderi #Underi #DaryaSarang #Konkan #Swarajya #HindaviSwarajya #KanhojiAngre #Kalyan #Bhiwandi #PortugueseIndia #MarathaEmpire #IndianHistory #NavalHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo