Shivaji's Navy: The Unsung Fleet That Defended Swarajya

While Shivaji Maharaj is renowned for his guerrilla warfare and fort conquests, his naval ambitions were equally revolutionary. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the creation of the Maratha Navy, from the building of the Sindhudurg sea fort to the daring raids on Siddi and Portuguese ships. They discuss the role of the Darya Sarang (naval chiefs), the innovative galbat warships, and how Shivaji's vision of Hindavi Swarajya extended to the high seas. Learn about the key figures like Kanhoji Angre, the strategic battles at Khanderi and Underi, and how this naval force challenged the Mughals, Siddis, and European powers. The conversation also touches on the challenges of maintaining a navy with limited resources and its eventual decline after Shivaji's death. This episode fills a gap in the series by focusing on the maritime dimension of Swarajya, a lesser-known but critical aspect of Shivaji's legacy. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #Sindhudurg #KanhojiAngre #DaryaSarang #Siddi #GanimiKava #HindaviSwarajya #galbat #Khanderi #Underi #Konkan #Aurangzeb #Mughal #PortugueseIndia #SouthAsianHistory #MilitaryHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo