The Maratha Navy: Shivaji's Forgotten Fleet That Defied the Mughals and Europeans

When we think of Shivaji Maharaj, we picture guerrilla warriors in the Sahyadris, not ships on the high seas. Yet the Maratha king built a formidable navy that challenged the Siddis of Janjira, the Portuguese, and even the British East India Company. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Shivaji's coastal forts like Vijaydurg and Suvarnadurg, his shipbuilding program under the Siddi slave-turned-admiral Darya Sarang, and the naval tactics that protected Swarajya's Konkan coastline. We delve into the 1672 Battle of Khanderi, where the Maratha fleet faced the combined might of the Siddi and Mughal navies, and examine how Shivaji's naval ambitions were cut short after his death. Discover the little-known story of the Maratha navy—a crucial but often overlooked pillar of Shivaji's vision for Hindavi Swarajya. #ShivajiMaharaj #MarathaNavy #Swarajya #Konkan #Vijaydurg #Suvarnadurg #Janjira #Siddi #DaryaSarang #Khanderi #BattleOfKhanderi #MarathaHistory #IndianNavy #HindaviSwarajya #Shipbuilding #Mughal #Portuguese #FexingoHistory #MarathaEmpire #RaigadFort Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo