Shivaji’s Carnatic expedition

Description

Shivaji’s Carnatic Expedition was one of the greatest sagas of Maratha history, and Indian Medieval history. After his coronation in 1674, Shivaji Maharaj planned this expedition with great care and sagacity. He needed a substantial kingdom to match this title of Chhatrapati. He needed space for strategic defence in depth. He needed a place where he could, if the need arose, send his second son Rajaram away from the tempestuous Sambhaji.
He had 2 bitter foes, the Mughals and the Adilshah. To keep them at bay and secure the friendship of Qutub Shah the enemy’s enemy should be the friend. Abu Hasan Tanashah was won over and he supported Shivaji Maharaj with money and a small contingent of troops. Militarily it was an astonishing success. To march nearly 3000 kilometers, much of it through enemy territory, to conquer a larger area.
Author describes and analyses all the aspects of this expedition the reasons that prompted Shivaji to undertake, his route, his meeting with Qutubshah, his battles and his meeting with his brother Venkoji. The main places of Shivaji’s route have also been described six maps, twelve figures and sixteen photographs supplement the text and add to the value of the book.
Author travelled from Pune to Thanjavur and back visiting all the places where Shivaji had gone.