MARATHYANCHE SWATANTRYAYUDDHA

Book Details

• ISBN: 9789387789210

• Edition: 4th

• Publishing Year: July 2006

• Pages: 220

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Reference and General

• Binding: Paperback

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

About The Book

Following the demise of Shiv Chhatrapati, Aurangzeb resolved to extinguish the Maratha regime once and for all. With a vast army at his command, he launched a brutal attack on the Marathas, which sparked the ‘Freedom Fight of the Marathas’. Led by Chhatrapati Sambhaji, Chhatrapati Rajaram, and Queen Tarabai, the Marathas fought valiantly for 26 years. In the end, the once-mighty Mughal Emperor was forced to retreat, and his defeat became symbolic as his final resting place was in the soil of Maharashtra.

In this book, Dr. Jaising Pawar, a distinguished historian, reviews pivotal events during this long struggle for freedom. Key moments discussed in the book include:

• The capture of Raigad and the significant role played by Suryaji Pisal.

• Chhatrapati Rajaram's perilous journey to Jinji.

• The vitality of the Maratha forces in 1681 A.D..

• The Maratha ambition to conquer Delhi.

• The tragic story of Senapati Santaji Ghorpade.

• The controversial ‘crown ceremony of King Karna’, Chhatrapati Rajaram’s son from a maid.

• A deep evaluation of Swatantrya Saudamini Queen Tarabai's contributions to the Maratha cause.

• An expansive exploration of the Maratha freedom fight, offering new perspectives and understandings.

This comprehensive account brings the events of the Maratha struggle for freedom to light, providing rich insights into their leadership, resilience, and ultimate triumph.