'Shivaji: The Great Maratha' and other book recommendations to read about Shivaji Maharaj

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a mighty Maratha emperor whose birth anniversary is celebrated all over in state of Maharashtra on a large scale. festival is a public holiday and is colloquially kwn as Shivaji Jayanti or Shiv Jayanti.

Shivaji Jayanti takes place on February 19 every year and on this account here are some books that you might want to re to kw all about Maratha Emperor and his stories of valour.

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Shivaji: Great Maratha

Shivaji: Great Maratha is one of most popular books with respect to Shivaji Maharaj's life. book is a biography of life of mighty emperor and is written by Ranjit Desai. book was originally written in Marathi but w one can find it in translated versions. Shivaji Maharaj is beautifully depicted as a versatile warrior, patriot and benevolent king through this biography. 

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Children's book on life of Shivaji Maharaj

Shivaji by Nandini Nayar is a popular children's book especially for those above of 10 years. This book introduces young kids to national hero and a brilliant strategist in form of Shivaji Maharaj. It talks about how he used his military skills and a good group of spies to conquer various regions. book is published by DC books. 

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Raja Shivchatrapati by Babasaheb Purandare

Raja Shivchatrapati is reportedly one of most selling books on life of Shivaji Maharaj. book is written by Babasaheb Purandare and even details about series of events that le up to birth of Shivaji Maharaj. book n showcases his Swarajya fight and ends with his death. Babasaheb Purandare has put toger historic documents including various attacks and battles by Shivaji Maharaj along with ir dates. 

Best books on Shivaji Maharaj's life in Marathi

For those who want to re about mighty emperor in Marathi, Shriman Yogi by Ranjit Desai and Chhava by Shivaji Savant are a few good options. Even books like Panipat by Vishwas Patil and Shakakarte Shivraj by Vijay Deshmukh depict life of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj quite aptly. 

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'Shivaji: Great Maratha' and or book recommendations to re about Shivaji Maharaj