Shivaji's Religious Policy: Hindavi Swarajya and the Mughal Debate

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dive into Shivaji Maharaj's religious policy — a topic often misunderstood in modern debates. They explore how Shivaji framed his struggle not as a Hindu-Muslim conflict but as a fight against foreign tyranny, emphasizing his protection of mosques and Muslim scholars alongside his coronation as a Hindu king. The conversation covers his famous letter to Aurangzeb, his patronage of Sufi saints, the role of the Ashta Pradhan council in ensuring religious freedom, and the controversy over his treatment of captured Mughal officers. Listeners will learn how Shivaji's 'Hindavi Swarajya' concept aimed to create a state where all faiths could coexist under Maratha rule, challenging both Mughal orthodoxy and later nationalist narratives. #ShivajiMaharaj #HindaviSwarajya #ReligiousPolicy #MarathaEmpire #Aurangzeb #SufiPatronage #AshtaPradhan #MughalDebate #DeccanHistory #IndianHistory #FexingoHistory #Chhatrapati #GangaBhatt #Tukaram #SamarthRamdas #BattleOfPavanKhindi #Coronation1674 #HistoryPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo