The decisive battles of Swarajya and the heroes who shaped them.
By nerve and strategy Shivaji defeated the powerful Afzal Khan and shattered the Bijapuri army.
During the escape from Panhala, Baji Prabhu Deshpande held the narrow pass with a handful of Mavळे, at the cost of his life.
A swift raid on the rich Mughal port funded Swarajya, while charities and the poor were spared.
Tanaji Malusare recaptured Kondhana in a night assault but laid down his life.
Considered the first great open-field Maratha victory against a large Mughal army.