Tanaji Malusare was a very close friend of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and a brave and loyal Maratha Commander. He used to play the role of a 'Subedaar' (governor) for Shivaji Maharaj so that a Maratha Empire and a 'Hindavi Swarajya' could be established. Tanaji was a childhood friend of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj . He played an important role in the battle of Sinhgad in 1670. Although, there were many Commanders in Shivaji's army, Chatrapati Shivaji chose the brave Tanaji for the attack on Kodhna. 'Kodhna' became a part of 'Swarajya', but Tanaji was killed. When Chatrapati Shivaji heard the news, the words that he uttered were, 'Although, we have won the fort, but I have lost my courageous fighter.' This book presents before the readers the struggles of Tanaji Malusare's life. Ajay Devgan is making a big budget movie on Tanaji's life, which will be released in January 2020. He himself is playing the role of Tanaji.

Tanaji Malusare was a very close friend of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and a brave and loyal Maratha Commander. He used to play the role of a 'Subedaar' (governor) for Shivaji Maharaj so that a Maratha Empire and a 'Hindavi Swarajya' could be established. Tanaji was a childhood friend of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj . He played an important role in the battle of Sinhgad in 1670. Although, there were many Commanders in Shivaji's army, Chatrapati Shivaji chose the brave Tanaji for the attack on Kodhna. 'Kodhna' became a part of 'Swarajya', but Tanaji was killed. When Chatrapati Shivaji heard the news, the words that he uttered were, 'Although, we have won the fort, but I have lost my courageous fighter.' This book presents before the readers the struggles of Tanaji Malusare's life. Ajay Devgan is making a big budget movie on Tanaji's life, which will be released in January 2020. He himself is playing the role of Tanaji.

Are you aware that there is a Great Wall of India built by Rana Kumbha at the Fort of Kumbalgarh?Or that Rash Behari Bose was the first to introduce Indian curry into Japan?Or of the Naval Ratings Mutiny that rocked the British empire?India is a nation where history literally lies under your feet, where every rock, nook and corner, has a story to tale.History Under Your Feet aims to look at the history behind some places and persons in India.

“States fall, empires break up, dynasties become extinct, but the memory of a true “hero as King” like Shivaji remains an imperishable historical legacy…” – Jadunath Sarkar, House of Shivaji (1919) Shivaji Bhonsle was an Indian warrior king who went on to lay the foundation of the strong Maratha Empire. The first Chhatrapati, he is known to have outdone his predecessors as well as successors in giving an identity and status to Marathas. A tactful military commander and skilled administrator, he steadily built his army from a mere two thousand soldiers to almost five-fold, and also developed a naval force. He defeated Afzal Khan and Adil Shah, giving strong resistance to the Mughal forces. From forming guerilla forces to immensely contributing in the development of the civilization of Marathas, he carved a niche in all spheres of operation. Shivaji: The Great Rebel explores the lifespan of Shivaji as an Indian king who instigated a new fire in the hearts of people against the Mughal Empire and taught them to fight for their rights. It highlights Shivaji as one of the prominent rulers to inspire people to fight for Hindu pride and raise their voice against cruelty. He stood up to guard and preserve the nation's honour, and is a great source of inspiration till date.

Tanaji Malasure was only a boy when he took an oath to support his friend, Shivaji, in fighting the Mughals. Along with their small band of faithful followers they became a thorn in the side of the Emperor Aurangazeb as they conquered fort after fort. Tanaji's prowess was tested when he was entrusted with the near impossible task of capturing Kondana Fort. The present story is based on Shivasmruti by G.S. Sardesai and Shivaji the Maratha – His Life and Times by Sir H.G. Rawlinson.

'The epic text of Ranjit Desai's Shriman Yogi finds new voice in Vikrant Pande's nuanced translation, an immersive narrative of the foundations of the Maratha empire and the saga of its charismatic founder.' - Namita Gokhale. Young Shivaji reaches Pune, a dying fort city, with his mother Jijabai and lights the first lamp within its ruins. While his father Shahaji Bhosle is away on deputation by the Adil Shah sultanate after having failed in a revolt against it, Shivaji learns how an empire is built from the ground up. Thus begins the life of the Great Maratha. What awaits Shivaji is nothing short of the vast scroll of history, and it takes him from Surat to Thanjavur and all the way to Aurangzeb's durbar in Agra. He dreams of freeing his land from the clutches of Mughal rule, and though he suffers many defeats and personal losses along the way he never gives up his vision of Hindavi Swaraj. Amidst political intrigue and a chain of skirmishes, Shivaji becomes a leader, a warrior and a tactician par excellence, driven by immense pride and love for his motherland.

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