Shivaji's Treasury: The Economy of Swarajya

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the economic backbone of Shivaji's Swarajya. They discuss the revenue systems of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi, the role of the treasury at Raigad, and the innovative minting of the Shivrai silver coin. The conversation covers trade policies along the Konkan coast, the use of gold and silver in Maratha economy, and the administrative genius behind funding a kingdom without burdensome taxation. A close look at the accounts from the Ashta Pradhan and the management of spoils from campaigns against the Mughals and Adil Shahi reveals how Shivaji built a self-sustaining economy that supported his military and administrative ambitions. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaEmpire #Swarajya #Chauth #Sardeshmukhi #Shivrai #Raigad #Konkan #AshtaPradhan #AdilShahi #Mughals #Aurangzeb #IndianHistory #MedievalIndia #EconomicHistory #FexingoHistory #SouthAsia #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo