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A sea fort called Padmadurga was built in front of Rajapuri in order to counter the siddi power. Maharaj has said in a letter that by constructing Padmadurga, he had set up 'another Rajapuri to overshadow the Rajapuri of the Siddi.

Enemies on the west coast of India, the Portuguese of Goa, the Siddi of Janjira, the British factors of Surat and Rajadar, created obstacles in the work of expanding the Swaraj. It was necessary to curb their activities and to protect the west coast.

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule wrote a famous Powada (a type of Marathi ballad) praising the life and achievements of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

IN cavalry, bargirs were more in number. The ranks of the cavalry officers were similar to that of infantry officers. The highest officer in the cavalry was the Sarnobat. Netoji Palkar, Prataprao Gujar, Hambirrao Mohite were some of the famous Sarnobats of the cavalry.

Tanaji Malusare was a legendary Maratha commander who sacrificed his life during the Battle of Sinhagad while capturing the fort from the Mughals.

In the administrative structure of Shivaji's army, a Havaldar was the officer in charge of a unit of 25 cavalry soldiers.

Shivaji Maharaj recognized the importance of naval power and established a naval fleet, with one of his major bases located at Kolaba.

Shivaji Maharaj divided his kingdom into provinces (prants), and each province was administered by a high-ranking official often referred to as a Viceroy or Subedar.

Dadoji Konddev was a trusted administrator and mentor appointed by Shahaji Bhonsle to oversee the upbringing and training of his son, Shivaji Maharaj, in Pune.