Shivaji's Escape from Panhala The Battle of Pavan Khind

In July 1660, Shivaji Maharaj was trapped inside the fort of Panhala by a massive Adil Shahi army led by Siddi Jauhar. What followed was one of the most daring escapes in military history: a decoy, a doppelganger, and a desperate rearguard action at a mountain pass called Pavan Khind. This episode reconstructs the siege of Panhala, the sacrifice of Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Shiva Kashid, and how Shivaji's Ganimi Kava tactics turned a near-certain defeat into a legend. We explore the geography of the Sahyadris, the role of local Mavala warriors, and the political stakes of losing Swarajya's second capital. Along the way, we discuss the Bakhars that record these events, the ongoing debate over Shivaji's escape route, and how the memory of Pavan Khind continues to inspire Maratha identity. This is the story of a king who refused to be trapped, and the men who bought him freedom with their lives. #ShivajiMaharaj #Panhala #PavanKhind #BajiPrabhuDeshpande #ShivaKashid #SiddiJauhar #GanimiKava #Sahyadri #Mavala #Swarajya #MarathaHistory #FortSiege #IndianHistory #17thCentury #Deccan #HindaviSwarajya #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo