The port town of Vengurla on the coast of Konkan in Maharashtra has a fascinating history. Once, it was an important trading hub that not only traded as far as Persia and Japan but also shaped the politics of the subcontinent. Many intriguing events have happened here, from a major blockade of Portuguese ships in Goa to supplying copper for the Maratha economy during its early years, to a gateway for a Mughal Prince who wanted to escape the wrath of his father, Aurangzeb. Listen to these fascinating stories online from Pranav Gogwekar - a writer, history researcher, content creator, author, and aspiring screenwriter, currently working with Peepul Tree World.