The Swarajya Chronicles: Book 2, Chapter 19 Current Focus: The Boy and the Vow (1630–1647) Progress: 19 / 100 Chapters Completed…. In 1647, young Shivaji Maharaj effectively trapped the local governors of two major military outposts without declaring open war. He did not use massive siege weapons. He did not march thousands of brightly dressed soldiers … Continue reading Chapter 19: Chakan & Kondhana- Securing the Gates of Pune!