01584nam a22001937a 4500020001800000041000900018082001900027100003500046245005000081260003400131300001100165504005100176520103500227546001301262650003001275650002801305650001101333650004601344  a9789391928919  aeng-  a954.299bSAR-S1 aSarkar, Sir Jadunath eauthor.10aShivaji and his Times /cSir Jadunath Sarkar.  aNew Delhi :bManohar, c2023.  a524p.   aIncludes bibliographical references and index.  aShivaji And His Times is a comprehensive account of the life and times of one of Maharashtra's greatest heroes. After a brief introduction to the geography of Maharashtra, and a description of the people of that land, the book traces the rise of Shahji Bhonsle, Shivaji's father in the service of the Adil Shah of Bijapur, Shivaji's boyhood, his early victories and his wars with the Mughals and the Adil Shah are recounted in detail. A major portion of the book is devoted to Shivaji's relations with the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb and his constant struggles to capture Maratha territory. Shivaji's coronation, his subsequent forays into southern India, his efforts to build a strong navy, his relations with foreign powers, all are discussed in the book. The author also makes a critical assessment of Shivaji's contributions and achievements, and his place in history. Using a wide range of sources and historical documents in a variety of languages, the author draws a definitive portrait of the great Maratha ruler and nation.  aEnglish.  aShivaji, Raja, 1627-1680.  aMaratha (Indic people).  aIndia.  aMaratha (Indic people)xKings and rulers.