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Witness how Shivaji Maharaj’s fearless governance, revolutionary justice, elite spies, daring raids, and southern triumphs transformed the nation’s history.
Young Shivaji’s imagination burned with tales of Ramayana, Mahabharata, and heroes like Maharana Pratap—igniting his dream of Hindavi Swarajya (Indian self-rule).
Childhood Fueled by Legends
At 15, Shivaji punished landlord Patil with Chauranga (chopping limbs + eye) for rape—a bold message: No mercy for crimes against women.
Teenage Crusader for Justice
Led by Bahirji Naik, his spies infiltrated enemies, mapped terrains, and gathered intel—key to outwitting Mughals and Bijapur sultanates.
Spy Network That Outsmarted Empires
Rumors spread: Shivaji wielded “black magic”! Mughal general Afzalkhan feared his “powers,” crumbling morale before battles.
Master of Psychological Warfare
300 Marathas vs 1.5 lakh Mughals! Shivaji chopped the Khan’s fingers, killed his son, and vanished—history’s most daring surgical strike.
Midnight Raid That Humiliated Shaistakhan
Trapped by Aurangzeb, Shivaji faked illness, hid in fruit baskets, and fled—thanks to spies and strategic deception!
The Great Escape from Agra
Expanded Maratha rule to Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), securing wealth and resources while uniting Deccan kingdoms.
Conquering the South: Dakshin Digvijaya
Partnered strategically with the Sultanate for artillery and funds, weakening Mughal dominance in the Deccan.
Alliance with Golconda’s Qutub Shah
In 1674, he crowned himself Chhatrapati (Lord of the Umbrella), symbolizing sovereign power and Hindu resurgence.
Coronation as Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj built a powerful navy with forts like Sindhudurg to guard coasts—pioneering maritime defense against European colonizers and securing Konkan trade routes.
Father of the Indian Navy
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