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The Maratha Fortress of Vijaydurg: Canals and Coastal Defense
Before the British Raj, the Maratha Empire boasted a navy that challenged European dominance. At its heart was Vijaydurg, a coastal fortress bristling with cannons, protected by a labyrinth of underwater reefs and a cleverly engineered canal. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Kanhoji Angre, the 'Shivaji of the Sea,' turned this stronghold into an impregnable base, defying the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. From the daring capture of the British frigate Nossa Senhora do Cabo to the fortress's innovative water gate and sea walls, we uncover the engineering and strategy…
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