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#Chhatrapati Sambhaji , when aged just २५-२६ had to face three opponents - Mughals , Portuguese and Siddi of Janjira
Over ८० battles were fought in next ९ yrs by him.
Portuguese - Red, Siddi - Blue , Green - Mughal
Over ८० battles were fought in next ९ yrs by him.
Portuguese - Red, Siddi - Blue , Green - Mughal
During his time, just the singular fortress of Ramsej staved off Mughal attacks for ६ years.
It was a warning sign for Aurangzeb.
Killedar of Ramsej was handsomely rewarded by Chhatrapati Sambhaji https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-siege-of-ramsej-aurangzeb-was-frustrated-for-years-2672396/amp
It was a warning sign for Aurangzeb.
Killedar of Ramsej was handsomely rewarded by Chhatrapati Sambhaji https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-siege-of-ramsej-aurangzeb-was-frustrated-for-years-2672396/amp
By him in the sense, by Marathas.
Under able guidance of हंबीरराव मोहिते and येसाजी कंक
Under able guidance of हंबीरराव मोहिते and येसाजी कंक
List of battles https://aneeshbooks.com/essays-in-maratha-history/chhatrapati-sambhaji-battles-fought-during-maratha-war-of-independence-1680-to-1707/
Chhatrapati Sambhaji had to face a Mughal army, which counting ancillary forces etc amounted to 5 lakh men.
One of the largest to assemble at one place in the medieval age , world wide !
One of the largest to assemble at one place in the medieval age , world wide !
Adil Shahi of Bijapur and Kutub Shahi of Golconda both disappeared under the Mughal onslaught , being annexed in 1686 and 1688.But the Marathas held firm, in face of opposition led by Aurangzeb himself.
He battled not only Mughals but also the Portuguese.
The Maratha Navy fought a series of battles , including one at Elephanta Island.
The Maratha Navy fought a series of battles , including one at Elephanta Island.
The Mughal camp near Aurangabad occupied an area with a circumference of 25-30 miles ! An entire town with over 5 lakh inhabitants !
