num_pages: 208
description: The life of Chattrapati Shivaji one of Indias greatest leaders is a thrilling tale of courage loyalty and intrigue. AD 1674. In a time of religious and political turmoil when frequent battles were fought between the Marathas and the Muslim rulers of north and central India Shivaji established himself as a ruler of might who quickly amassed the admiration of his people. His famous surprise attacks his killing of Afzul Khan with the wagh nakh (lion nails) his confrontations with the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb his clever disguises and many other daring stories are brought to life in Great Indian Shivaji to enthrall readers young and old alike.
language: English
title: Shivaji [Dec 01, 2005]
publisher: Jaico Publishing House