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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 6 MIN

Shivaji's Navy: The Maratha Admiral Who Terrorized the Mughals

from Shivaji Maharaj: The Warrior King Who Changed Indian History — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Shivaji Maharaj's often-overlooked naval strategy. While most remember him as a guerrilla warrior on land, his creation of a formidable navy under the command of Admiral Darya Sarang changed the balance of power along India's western coast. They discuss how Shivaji captured and built warships, the crucial battles against the Siddis of Janjira and the Portuguese, and how his naval raids disrupted Mughal trade routes. The episode also covers the construction of naval forts like Sindhudurg, the innovative use of coastal geography, and the legacy of Maratha sea power that influenced later Indian maritime history. Specific figures include Darya Sarang, the Siddi of Janjira, and the Portuguese viceroys. The conversation sheds light on a less-known but vital aspect of Shivaji's empire-building. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #DaryaSarang #SiddiOfJanjira #Sindhudurg #Mughal #PortugueseIndia #IndianHistory #NavalWarfare #17thCentury #Deccan #KonkanCoast #Aurangzeb #MarathaEmpire #NavalFort #Swaraajya #History #FexingoHistory #HindaviSwarajya #RaigadFort Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Shivaji Maharaj's often-overlooked naval strategy. While most remember him as a guerrilla warrior on land, his creation of a formidable navy under the command of Admiral Darya Sarang changed the balance of power along India's western coast. They discuss how Shivaji captured and built warships, the crucial battles against the Siddis of Janjira and the Portuguese, and how his naval raids disrupted Mughal trade routes. The episode also covers the construction of naval forts like Sindhudurg, the innovative use of coastal geography, and the legacy of Maratha sea power that influenced later Indian maritime history. Specific figures include Darya Sarang, the Siddi of Janjira, and the Portuguese viceroys. The conversation sheds light on a less-known but vital aspect of Shivaji's empire-building. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #DaryaSarang #SiddiOfJanjira #Sindhudurg #Mughal #PortugueseIndia #IndianHistory #NavalWarfare #17thCentury #Deccan #KonkanCoast #Aurangzeb #MarathaEmpire #NavalFort #Swaraajya #History #FexingoHistory #HindaviSwarajya #RaigadFort Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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