Shivaji's Forts: The Stone Backbone of Swarajya

In this special episode 200, we step into the Sahyadri mountains to look at the forts themselves — the stone backbone of Hindavi Swarajya. From the daring capture of Torna in 1646 to the engineering marvel of Raigad, we explore how Shivaji Maharaj built, named, and held nearly four hundred forts. We talk about the clever use of ganimi kava in fort warfare, the daily life of the Mavala garrison, and the legends that cling to places like Sinhagad and Pratapgad. We also consider the controversy over how many forts Shivaji actually took — the gap between the bakhars and the surviving records. And we reflect on what these forts mean today, as both tourist spots and living heritage. Join Lucas and Luna for a conversation that's less about the man and more about the stone and the people who made his kingdom possible. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaForts #Sahyadri #HindaviSwarajya #GanimiKava #Raigad #Sinhagad #Pratapgad #Torna #Mavala #FortWarfare #IndianHistory #Sahayadri #Shivaji #MarathaEmpire #FortsOfIndia #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo