Shivaji's Navy and the Siddi Threat at Janjira

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dive into Shivaji Maharaj's naval ambitions and his decades-long struggle against the Siddi of Janjira. While earlier episodes covered Khanderi, here we explore the broader context: why Shivaji built a navy, the strategic importance of the Konkan coast, and the repeated attempts to capture the island fortress of Janjira itself — from the failed assault of 1662 to the later efforts under his admirals Darya Sarang and Daulat Khan. Lucas unpacks the limitations of Maratha shipbuilding, the role of Portuguese and English factors, and how control of the sea lanes connected directly to Swarajya's economic survival. Luna asks sharp questions about the Siddi's resilience, the technology of galbat warships, and whether Shivaji's naval legacy outlasted his reign. This is a focused, specific look at a lesser-known but critical front in the Maratha-Mughal-Siddi wars — the fight for the Arabian Sea. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #Janjira #Siddi #Konkan #DaryaSarang #Galbat #Swarajya #Aurangzeb #DaulatKhan #MarathaHistory #IndianHistory #NavalHistory #ArabianSea #Khanderi #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #SouthAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo