Q. The guerrilla warfare was pioneered by _____: Answer:
Shivaji
Notes: Chhatrapati Shivaji, known as the "Mountain Rat," excelled in guerrilla warfare in the Western Ghats. He used swift cavalry raids, ambushes, and surprise attacks, leveraging forts like Raigad and Pratapgad. He created a mobile army and an efficient intelligence network, and his naval fleet disrupted Mughal supply lines. His tactics influenced global military strategies.