The Forgotten Fort: How Shivaji's Conquest of Kondhana Changed Everything

In Episode 2 of our Shivaji Maharaj series, we dive deep into the siege and capture of Kondhana Fort (later renamed Sinhagad) in 1670. This wasn't just another fort — it was the site of one of the most daring nighttime assaults in Indian military history, led by Shivaji's legendary commander Tanaji Malusare. Lucas and Luna explore the strategic importance of Kondhana, the famous battle where Tanaji lost his life but won the fort, and how Shivaji honored him forever. We also discuss the broader Maratha military tactics — guerrilla warfare, intelligence networks, and the use of local geography. Plus, we touch on the fort's later history under the Mughals and British, and its enduring legacy as a symbol of Maratha pride. No Afzal Khan, no Jijabai — this episode focuses on the unsung heroes and the mechanics of a single, pivotal battle that secured the western Deccan for Swarajya. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaEmpire #SinhagadFort #TanajiMalusare #Kondhana #DeccanHistory #FortWarfare #IndianHistory #17thCentury #Mughals #AdilShahi #GuerillaWarfare #Swarajya #MarathaMilitary #SiegeWarfare #SouthAsianHistory #FexingoHistory #History #HindaviSwarajya #RaigadFort Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo