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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">https://www.google.com/amp/s/www...
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">https://www.google.com/amp/s/www...
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/">https://aneeshbooks.com/essays-in...
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.
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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 !
