Shivaji: The Maratha Empire

Shiva Ji game is based on Maratha Warriors. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the central figure of the Maratha Warriors.

Battle of Pratapgad

The Battle of Pratapgad was a battle fought on 10 November 1659 at the fort of Pratapgad near the town of Satara, Maharashtra, India between the forces of the Marathas under the Maratha leader Shivaji and the Adilshahi troops under the Adilshahi general Afzal Khan. The Marathas defeated the Adilshahi forces. It was their first significant military victory against a major regional power, and led to the eventual establishment of the Maratha Empire.

Battle of Kolhapur

The Mughal army advancing towards Pune had to overcome the fort of Chakan around 30 km from the city. The fort of Chakan was a Bhuikot, i.e. a land fort and was occupied by around 800 infantry.Mughal forces laid siege to the fort hoping for a quick surrender by the numerically inferior Maratha garrison.