Shivaji's Pact with the English: The Birth of Maratha Naval Strategy

In 1664, Shivaji Maharaj signed a treaty with the English East India Company at Rajapur — a little-known agreement that secured arms, gunpowder, and naval support for the Maratha fleet. This episode explores how Shivaji, a land-based warrior king, built a formidable navy from scratch, challenging the Siddi of Janjira, the Portuguese, and even the English. We dive into the construction of sea forts like Sindhudurg and Vijaydurg, the role of the Darya Sarang (admiral), and the political maneuvering that turned a highland kingdom into a thalassocracy. Learn about the galbat and tarande warships, the siege of Khanderi, and the delicate balance of power off the Konkan coast that shaped the Deccan for generations. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #DaryaSarang #Sindhudurg #RajapurTreaty #EnglishEastIndiaCompany #SiddiJanjira #Khanderi #Vijaydurg #Galbat #MarathaEmpire #IndianNavalHistory #SouthAsia #FexingoHistory #History #MughalMaratha #Konkan #NavalWarfare Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo