I have been in a state of euphoria ever since I completed reading this book about Shivaji Maharaj. I'm yet to pick the next one to read!!!
Having been staying in Maharashtra for the last 14 years, and having visited almost all forts that Shivaji once either conquered or constructed, I got naturally connected to the anecdotes of bravery mentioned in the book.
I always was mesmerized about the legacy he left behind in terms of the cultural values here in Maharashtra. After reading this book, I have realized how he established it that strong, which is still lived and celebrated here. That's the greatest sign of the level of impact a leader can have, on not just his generation but the following too.
On Shivaji's birth anniversary today, I feel absolutely blessed to have learnt about him more through the book, which is extremely well researched and narrated by Mr. Ranjit Desai. We owe a lot to the writers like him, who bring the historic events to the knowledge of the next generations.
