Shivaji's Navy: The Rise of the Maratha Fleet

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Shivaji Maharaj's often-overlooked naval vision. From the construction of the first Maratha warships at Kalyan to the dramatic sea battles at Khanderi and Underi, we trace how a land-based warrior kingdom built a formidable fleet to challenge the Siddi of Janjira, the Portuguese, and the English East India Company. We meet the Darya Sarang — the admirals of the Maratha navy — and learn about the innovative galbat warships, the coastal fort strategy, and how Shivaji's naval ambitions shaped the future of the Konkan coast. This is a story of cannons, monsoons, and the fierce independence that defined Swarajya. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #DaryaSarang #Khanderi #Underi #Janjira #Siddi #Konkan #Galbat #Kalyan #Swarajya #HindaviSwarajya #NavalHistory #IndianHistory #MarathaEmpire #Shivaji #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo