Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (illustrated): Shrimant Kokate, a well-known Marathi author and historian, recently published his first English book, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (illustrated),” which Dilip Chavan translated. The book was released by Amol Kolhe, a popular MP and actor known for his portrayals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji Maharaj in Marathi TV series. Kokate is well-known for his four books on Shivaji, all of which have received positive reviews and are widely read. He has written a total of 10 books on various subjects.
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The Essence of the book:
The recently released book focuses on how Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Maratha king, took care of the interests of his subjects. He made sure that farmers were happy and ordered that their haystacks not be touched. He helped drought-stricken farmers by providing them with zero-interest loans. The book also highlights how there was no discrimination during Shivaji’s rule. The first twenty-five chapters provide a historical context of Shivaji’s upbringing by his revolutionary parents, Jijau and Shahajiraje, who instilled noble values in him. The second half of the book depicts how Shivaji’s work influenced various aspects of Indian society, including social, cultural, political, and educational spheres, and how his life inspired a revolution. This information was shared by the author, Shrimant Kokate.