They had larger armies. I had to find another way.
Before the crown came the hills, the first forts and the difficult task of earning people’s trust.
Through the Eyes of Shivaji: The Rise of Swarajya follows Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from childhood into the struggles that shaped his early leadership. Told through a recreated first-person perspective, this illustrated historical fiction brings readers close to Jijabai’s guidance, the courage of Shivaji’s companions and the choices behind the pursuit of Swarajya—self-rule.
From mountain strongholds to a dangerous meeting below Pratapgad, from tightening sieges to a storm-dark escape, each turning point tests more than military skill. It tests judgment, loyalty and the responsibility of protecting those who place their trust in a leader.
This Hardcover includes full-colour illustrations, maps, timelines, a glossary and historical source notes.
Part One of the two-part Through the Eyes of Shivaji series.
Shivaji’s voice, thoughts and conversations are imaginatively recreated. This is historical fiction, not an autobiography written by him.