The Maratha Navy: How Shivaji Challenged European Sea Power

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise of the Maratha navy under Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century. They delve into how a land-based kingdom in western India took to the sea to challenge the mighty Portuguese, English, and Dutch navies. The conversation covers the construction of the Maratha fleet, the key figures like Kanhoji Angre and the Siddi of Janjira, and the daring raids on European shipping. Lucas explains the strategic importance of coastal forts like Suvarnadurg and Vijaydurg, and the use of indigenous shipbuilding techniques. The episode also touches on the diplomatic negotiations and battles, including the little-known Anglo-Maratha naval conflicts. This is a story of resistance, adaptation, and the limits of European naval dominance in the Indian Ocean. #MarathaNavy #ShivajiMaharaj #KanhojiAngre #SiddiOfJanjira #IndianOceanHistory #MarathaEmpire #NavalWarfare #PortugueseIndia #EnglishEastIndiaCompany #Vijaydurg #Suvarnadurg #IndianMaritimeHistory #17thCentury #ColonialResistance #Aurangzeb #IndianNavalHistory #History #FexingoHistory #Colonialism #EuropeanImperialism Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo