Shivba: the childhood of Maharaja Shivaji

The phenomenon called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, fondly called as Shivba, established the Maratha Empire in the adverse circumstances. Shivba was born in an era, where there were no hopes to revive the values of humanity under the brutalities of invaders. Shivba created Swarajya or self-rule for the people and instilled the sense of justice and equality, rule of law and Dharma in his kingdom which flourished more than one and a half century and left its legacy which is cherished even on the present date.

How was Shivba as a baby, how did he play around his friends, and what values he inherited from his great mother and a brave father, is the central theme of this book. What were the majestic influences in his life and how did he stir himself amidst the colossal chaos of seventeenth century.

This book is must-have for the enthusiasts of the history of Deccan, especially, the great Maratha history. Shivba's story starts with geopolitical details six centuries before his birth and concludes as he takes the oath of Swarajya and proceeds in his youth. This book accounts the anecdotes, folklores and other stories about Shivba's childhood. The books navigates the reader into an experience of the era of Shivba's childhood which remains majorly untouched in literature. Very helpful for growing children and grown-ups alike, this book assures a good read about a heart-touching journey.