Shivaji's Navy and the Siddi Threat at Janjira

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Shivaji Maharaj's often-overlooked naval campaign against the formidable Siddi of Janjira. Despite being a land-based Maratha king, Shivaji built a fleet from scratch, appointed a Muslim naval commander, Darya Sarang, and launched daring attacks on the impregnable island fortress of Janjira. They discuss the strategic importance of the Konkan coast, the construction of Maratha warships (galbats), the sieges of Khanderi and Underi, and how the Siddi—backed by the Mughals and Bijapur—remained a persistent threat. The conversation also touches on the role of the Kanhoji Angre family, who later inherited Shivaji's naval legacy. This episode sheds light on a crucial but less celebrated aspect of Swarajya: the battle for control of the Arabian Sea. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #Janjira #Siddi #DaryaSarang #Khanderi #Underi #Konkan #Galbats #Swarajya #NavalHistory #17thCentury #IndianHistory #Deccan #MughalEmpire #AdilShahi #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo