Shivaji's Tribute to His Mavala: The Story of Baji Prabhu Deshpande

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the heroic last stand of Baji Prabhu Deshpande at Pavan Khind in 1660. Shivaji Maharaj's escape from Panhala fort led to a desperate rearguard action where Baji Prabhu and 300 Mavala warriors held off 10,000 Adil Shahi troops for hours, allowing the king to reach safety. The battle, fought at the Ghod Khind pass near Vishalgad, is a defining moment of Maratha loyalty and sacrifice. Lucas discusses the terrain, the tactics of Ganimi Kava, and the aftermath—how Shivaji renamed the pass to Pavan Khind and honored Baji Prabhu's family. The episode also touches on the broader context of Siddi Jauhar's siege and the network of Maratha forts that enabled the escape. A moving story of duty and valour that shaped Swarajya. #ShivajiMaharaj #BajiPrabhuDeshpande #PavanKhind #MarathaEmpire #MavalaWarriors #GanimiKava #PanhalaFort #Vishalgad #SiddiJauhar #AdilShahi #GhodKhind #MarathaHistory #IndianHistory #HindaviSwarajya #FortressIndia #17thCentury #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo