Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj va Ingraj – छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज व इंग्रज

Authored by Sandeep Thakare, the book Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj va Ingraj offers a comprehensive look at the complex relationship between Shivaji Maharaj and the British, detailing: Diplomacy & Treaties: The commercial ties, English envoys visiting Raigad, and various treaty attempts. Military & Naval Conflicts: Direct naval skirmishes and British duplicity during Shivaji Maharaj’s conflict with the Siddi of Janjira. Historical Records: Accounts of his movements as documented in British correspondence. Geopolitics: The stance of the British and their perspective on Shivaji Maharaj’s interactions with other major powers of the era, including the Mughals, Adil Shah, Portuguese, and Dutch. The book serves as a detailed historical exposition aimed at providing readers with deep insights into the strategic, commercial, and adversarial dynamics between the Maratha Empire and the British.