Since its publication, it has sold over in Marathi and remains a definitive work for readers seeking to understand the "true" story of Shivaji's son beyond the myths. Core Themes and Narrative Arc
The historical novel by Vishwas Patil is an acclaimed literary masterpiece that explores the turbulent life and valiant reign of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire.
The novel is a fictionalized biographical account that tracks Sambhaji's journey from a motherless child to the formidable king who defended the Maratha Swaraj for nine consecutive years. University of California, Berkeley
Sambhaji By Vishwas Patil Marathi Book - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu
