HARDCOVER Edition is also available through Bookmart Distributors. The book aims to instil a deeper understanding of the life of the great Maratha ruler. It is also aimed at inspiring the public, especially the younger generation. The book is not a historical document, but an attempt to understand and acquaint ourselves with the prowess of Shivaji Maharaj and his gallant band of brothers, who laid the foundation of the great Maratha Empire. ************************************ ”Shivaji Maharaj’s life story has always reflected a warrior’s vision towards leadership, military strategies, just administration and ethics. Aptly crafted by Gen Vijay Ranade in the book, the virtues of the legendary king can be imbibed as values to implement in our daily lives. A masterpiece, one of the most engaging books on the Maratha Warrior and a must-read for aspiring leaders, particularly military leaders” — Cdr Aniruddha Kulkarni, IN Great leaders inspire, not merely command, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is an apt example of one. Contemporary conflicts, especially between unequal adversaries, underscore the hybrid warfare strategy adopted by him centuries ago. One cannot but admire the Maratha Warrior’s life story, and Gen Vijay Ranade has amply reflected his qualities of leadership, camaraderie and the notion of one-for-all & all-for-one. — Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, UYSM, SC**, SM, VSM, Col of the Maratha Light Infantry *************************************** Major General VS Ranade is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. He was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in 1984. He commanded a Field Regiment, a Sector of Assam Rifles in the Eastern Sector, and a Mountain Division in the Northern Sector. He retired from the National Security Guards as Inspector General (Operations). He has an MPhil in Defence and Management Studies and an MPhil in Public Administration. He was the Director of the Army Institute of Management, Kolkata. He is a prolific writer on strategic and contemporary issues and has published articles in leading think tanks of India. He authors a blog on these aspects.

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