{"product_id":"sambhaji","title":"Sambhaji","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSambhaji\u003c\/strong\u003e by Vishwas Patil is a historical novel that chronicles the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son and successor of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Set during a turbulent period in Maratha history, the novel explores Sambhaji's personal struggles, political challenges and military leadership as he inherits the responsibility of defending Swaraj against the expanding Mughal Empire. Combining extensive historical research with compelling storytelling, it presents a nuanced portrait of a ruler shaped by duty, conflict and sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with Sambhaji's childhood and continuing through his accession to the throne, the novel examines palace intrigue, questions of succession and the mounting threat posed by Emperor Aurangzeb. \u003cstrong\u003eSambhaji\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an engaging account of one of the most significant figures in Maratha history while bringing the complexities of seventeenth-century India vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving lost his mother at an early age and growing up while Shivaji Maharaj dedicated himself to the cause of Swaraj, Sambhaji learns to face adversity from childhood. As the rightful heir to the Maratha throne, he must navigate internal rivalries, including attempts to place Rajaram on the throne, while confronting political conspiracies within the royal court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Shivaji Maharaj's death in 1680, Sambhaji assumes leadership at a time when Aurangzeb's prolonged campaign in the Deccan threatens the future of the Maratha Empire. Vishwas Patil recreates the political tensions, military conflicts and personal sacrifices that defined Sambhaji's reign, presenting a richly detailed historical narrative rooted in one of India's most consequential eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe life and leadership of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalace intrigue surrounding the Maratha succession.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between the Maratha Empire and Aurangzeb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe challenges of preserving Shivaji Maharaj's vision of Swaraj.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of leadership, loyalty, sacrifice and political strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeply researched work of Indian historical fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of historical fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in Maratha history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring the lives of Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji Maharaj.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Indian historical and political narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSambhaji\u003c\/strong\u003e combines historical authenticity with immersive storytelling to illuminate the life of a ruler who faced immense personal and political challenges. It offers a compelling exploration of leadership, legacy and the struggle to protect the Maratha Empire during a defining period in Indian history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vishwas Patil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534064800019,"sku":"BY36.91","price":830.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/sambhaji","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}