Ganimi Kava was a guerrilla warfare tactic developed by the Maratha Empire during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was pioneered by Shivaji, allowing Maratha forces to fight effectively against larger enemy armies. [1] [2]
Ganimi Kava tactics included:
Shivaji strategically used the rugged terrain of the Western Ghats. He deployed fast, mobile cavalry units to carry out surprise attacks, effectively countering the larger but slower armies of the Mughal Empire and the Adil Shahi dynasty. [4]
Key battles demonstrating Ganimi Kava include:
Ganimi Kava continued to influence Maratha military strategy under later leaders such as the Peshwas. Its core principles have influenced modern guerrilla warfare and asymmetric military tactics. [6]