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Shivaji

The Grand Rebel

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Shivaji

Written by: Dennis Kincaid
Narrated by: Sartaj Garewal
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A great warrior and skilled administrator, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, better known as Shivaji, was the founder of the great Maratha Empire and one who instilled a sense of Maratha identity in his people.

At a time when the Mughal Empire was at its zenith, Shivaji was the only one who dared to challenge the might of Emperor Aurangzeb. He steadily grew his army from a humble contingent of 2,000 soldiers to a force of 100,000. Assisted by a disciplined military system, a well-structured administrative organization and a deeply traditional society, soon the Maratha force became the only military power of consequence against the Mughals in India.

Including accounts of legendary encounters like those with the Adil-Shahi Sultanate and the menacing Aurangzeb, Shivaji: The Grand Rebel is an epic saga of an Indian warrior king whose tales of victory and valour have been inspiring the nation for centuries.

©2015 Edition copyright Rupa Publications, Introduction copyright T.N. Chaturvedi (P)2017 Audible, Inc.
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Inspiring story

i have always been fascinated by virtues, intelligent and rebel leaders and this biography of great ruler, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja satiated my hunger.

wonderful novel, it will take you on an awesome journey !

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reverential to maharaja

bit embellishing the English aspect maybe... but the author understands to the extent of explaining Shiva ji better than many many others. so everything forgiven and everything felicitated

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Great Read

A fantastic insight into the life and times of a much misunderstood Indian King. I think this is easily the best book out there about Shivaji.

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interesting but not completely authoritative

overall account of shivaji maharaj's life was interesting, although some parts were different from the standard and authoritative texts like Shriman Yogi and Baba Sahab Purandar (most authentic) . also, the parts where exclusively french lines were used broke the flow of story for me personally, they should atleast have provided English translation for those . overall 4.5 star from my side , there are better books available especially the 2 mentioned above

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Great King

Chatrhrapathy Shivaji was a great and wise king and this book gives more details about his life and times. Thoughrougly enjoyed this book. Thank you.

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Introductory story on Shivaji’s life

It’s a decent read - however somewhat difficult to follow narration in places - it didn’t really need those French or Italian pronunciations through many chapters. I found the context of various kingdoms and places useful to follow. Good starting point to understand history especially Shivaji’s contemporaries

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Delightful Read. Highly recommend it.

An Englishman writing about Shivaji in such glowing terms and describing the major events of Shivaji Raja's life with such accuracy and flourish is amazing.

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A grand tale sensitively told.

The narrative was gripping, aunthicated with historical records.Did not expect such respect for Hindu culture from a westerner

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Great Writing! pathetic Narration!

the Narrator tried extra hard. At times, unnecessary Mimicry turned the otherwise great story into a comedy.

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