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Shivaji: The Great Maratha
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Wonderful book to read about Chhatrapati Shivaji and his personality. The book shows the depths to which the author has gone to find details about the life of the Great Shivaji Maharaj. A fabulous read about life of Shivaji Maharaj, depicted with every minute detail of his personal life, warfare, his bonding with subordinates. This book make you understand about Shivaji Maharaj, his Nature and how he build Maratha Empire.

The way the book is written by Ranjit Desai is awesome, while reading book whole history play in front of your eyes and you just feel you are with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his Life Journey. He has the nack of capturing the right essence of the scene just through powerful dialogues and words, and the whole appears live in front of the reader. Each and every scene is explained in details, this shows how much research writer has done while writing this book. The author traveled to all the places historically important to Chhatrapati Shivaji's narratives to get first hand impression of the surroundings. He even met people who showed weapons that were use during that time. The author has done a commendable job of bringing to the readers viewpoint that even Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a human being of flesh and blood. Desai took 4 years researching this book.

This book starts out a bit slow, but draws you in as the story progresses. This books take a look at the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It doesn't potray him as a God but a human being who overcame tremendous odds to set an example for generations to come. He established an independent kingdom of his own stretching from Salher and Ahiwant in the West Khandesh to Tanjore on the Kaveri, with unchallenged supremacy, erecting for its defense hundreds of forts and several sea bases with extensive market places. He welded the scattered elements of his people into united body and with their help accomplished his main object.

As I was reading I was so taken by the exploits of the man and soon an image developed in my mind. Here was a king; a multifaceted, multi talented and a complete man. He was not only an ideal ruler and a great leader in war, but also good administrator. While he was deeply religious, he was secular and allowed other religions to flourish.

Highly recommended for anybody with an interest in history.

This book is also available in Hindi and Marathi goes by the name of श्रीमन योगी(Shreeman Yogi). Those who are interested in reading non fiction account of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Do read.
1. Shivaji and His Times by Jadunath Sarkar
2. Shivaji His Life and Times by Gajanan Bhaskar Mehendale

Jai Bhavani!
Jai Shivaji!

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