Shivaji's Fort of Purandar and the Treaty That Shook Swarajya

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a turning point that many skip over: the Treaty of Purandar in 1665. After Mirza Raja Jai Singh's massive Mughal campaign cornered Shivaji at Purandar, the Maratha king made a calculated decision to surrender 23 forts, including the iconic Purandar itself. We examine the siege, the negotiations, the role of Jai Singh as both enemy and admirer, and the secret clause that allowed Shivaji's eventual escape to Agra. How did a treaty that seemed to end Swarajya actually become its crucible? And what happened to the fort after? Featuring the stories of Murar Baji Deshpande's defense, the "Baji of Purandar," and the fort's later life under the Mughals and the British. A deep dive into the diplomacy and sacrifice behind one of the most misunderstood events in Maratha history. #TreatyOfPurandar #ShivajiMaharaj #MirzaRajaJaiSingh #PurandarFort #MarathaHistory #Swarajya #Aurangzeb #Deccan #FortSiege #MurarBajiDeshpande #HindaviSwarajya #IndianHistory #FexingoHistory #History #SouthAsia #MughalEmpire #MarathaEmpire #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo