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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is also known as the “FATHER OF ______ WARFARE IN INDIA”
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is also known as the “FATHER OF ______ WARFARE IN INDIA”
GUERRILLA
Chhatrapati Shivaji was called as the ______ Rat and was widely known for his guerrilla warfare tactics
Chhatrapati Shivaji was called as the ______ Rat and was widely known for his guerrilla warfare tactics
MOUNTAIN
The word guerrilla is acquired from a Spanish word ______, which means war
The word guerrilla is acquired from a Spanish word ______, which means war
GUERRA
In guerrilla warfare, soldiers need not be a professional ______, they can be common men, civilians, rebellions
In guerrilla warfare, soldiers need not be a professional ______, they can be common men, civilians, rebellions
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Persons in guerrilla warfare will not be together, they hide in ______, on trees, across mountains
Persons in guerrilla warfare will not be together, they hide in ______, on trees, across mountains
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A guerrilla tactic is, a single person will hit a weapon into a ______ which will at least kill one soldier
A guerrilla tactic is, a single person will hit a weapon into a ______ which will at least kill one soldier
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Guerrillas fight in their ______ and in most cases, they are supported by the local population.
Guerrillas fight in their ______ and in most cases, they are supported by the local population.
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Guerrilla warfare is fought between rivals of ______ strength.
Guerrilla warfare is fought between rivals of ______ strength.
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Their biggest assets are ______, surprise, ambush, secrecy, small units, and the knowledge of the terrain.
Their biggest assets are ______, surprise, ambush, secrecy, small units, and the knowledge of the terrain.
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[Blank] groups also rely on destroying assets critical to the opponent using explosive devices.
[Blank] groups also rely on destroying assets critical to the opponent using explosive devices.
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They limit the mobility of the enemy by destroying ______ and cut communication by blowing up masts.
They limit the mobility of the enemy by destroying ______ and cut communication by blowing up masts.
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Modern guerrilla movement recruits children as ______, porters, scouts, and spies.
Modern guerrilla movement recruits children as ______, porters, scouts, and spies.
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Shivaji Maharaj and Guerrilla Warfare
- Shivaji Maharaj is known as the "Father of Guerrilla Warfare in India" due to his recognition of the warfare tactics.
- He was called the "Mountain Rat" because of his awareness of the geography of his land and his use of guerrilla tactics like raiding, ambushing, and surprise attacks on his enemies.
Characteristics of Guerrilla Warfare
- Guerrilla warfare is a technique where a limited amount of unusual army can defeat a vast army with armed weapons.
- Soldiers in guerrilla infantry can be common men, civilians, or rebels, not necessarily a professional army.
- Guerrilla fighters use secrecy, mobility, and surprise attacks to their advantage.
- They often launch short, surprise attacks using light weaponry to avoid being targeted by conventional militaries.
- Guerrilla warfare is fought between rivals of unequal strength, with the weaker side using tactics like ambush, sabotage, and espionage to gain an advantage.
Principles of Guerrilla Warfare
- Guerrilla fighters know the terrain and use it to their advantage when launching and repelling attacks.
- They target the enemy's critical assets, such as bridges and communication systems, to limit their mobility.
- Guerrilla groups rely on political and logistical support from the local population.
- They often mix with the local community and use people as human shields.
- In some cases, guerrilla movements recruit children as combatants, porters, scouts, and spies.
Shivaji Maharaj's Use of Guerrilla Warfare
- In 1645, Shivaji Maharaj used guerrilla warfare to defeat a 30,000-strong Mughal army with his 2,000 soldiers.
- His soldiers were hidden throughout the kingdom and targeted the Mughal soldiers in groups.
- They used tactics like killing soldiers, destroying weapons, and launching surprise attacks to win the battle.
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Test your knowledge about the life and military strategies of Chhatrapati Shivaji, known as the 'Father of Guerrilla Warfare in India'. Learn about his guerrilla warfare tactics, including raiding, ambushing, and surprise attacks. Discover how he expanded his army and his awareness of geography.
