Shivaji's Coronation Currency: The Hon Daru That Challenged an Empire

When Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned at Raigad in 1674, he didn't just declare sovereignty—he minted his own currency. This episode explores the fascinating story of the Shivrai or Hon, the gold coin that bore his name and defied Mughal monetary authority. We trace the origins of the Maratha mint, the design and symbolism of the coins featuring Sanskrit and Persian legends, and how this economic weapon helped fund Swarajya. Learn about the silver rupee and copper paisa that paid Mavalas and built forts, the mintmasters who risked their lives, and the legacy of Shivaji's coinage that circulated long after his death. Part history, part economics, this is the story of how money itself became a declaration of independence. #ShivajiMaharaj #Hon #Shivrai #MarathaCoinage #Swarajya #Raigad #Chhatrapati #MughalEmpire #DeccanHistory #IndianNumismatics #EconomicWarfare #Mint #GoldCoin #SilverRupiya #CopperPaisa #Sanskrit #Persian #FexingoHistory #MarathaEmpire #HindaviSwarajya Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo