Shivaji Maharaj's War Elephants: The Armored Giants of Swarajya

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore an often-overlooked aspect of Shivaji's military: his use of war elephants. They discuss how Shivaji acquired elephants through trade and conquest, the specialized training of mahouts, the role of elephants in Maratha logistics and siege warfare, and the famous elephant named 'Gajraj' that led Shivaji's charges. The episode also touches on the decline of elephant warfare in the Deccan and the legacy of these magnificent animals in Maratha memory. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaEmpire #WarElephants #Gajraj #Swarajya #Deccan #MilitaryHistory #Mahouts #SiegeWarfare #Chhatrapati #ElephantWarfare #Mavala #Sahyadri #Raigad #HindaviSwarajya #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAsianHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo