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Swarajya: The Lion Who Forged a Nation

Swarajya: The Lion Who Forged a Nation

Jaiswal, Tarun
Jaiswal, Sushma

Paperback

General Sociology

ISBN10: 6630031253
ISBN13: 9786630031256
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: May 26 2026
Pages: 628
Weight: 1.82
Height: 1.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Awakening of Swarajya: The Early Life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj explores the formative years of Shivaji Maharaj and the rise of the idea of Swarajya in seventeenth-century India. Set against the backdrop of Mughal expansion, weakening Deccan Sultanates, and social unrest, the text highlights the political and cultural conditions that shaped Shivaji's vision of self-rule. It examines the influence of Jijabai, Shahaji Bhonsle, Dadoji Konddev, the Sahyadri mountains, and the Mavalas in shaping his character, discipline, courage, and moral values. Through stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, Jijabai instilled ideals of dharma, justice, ethical leadership, and responsibility toward the people. The narrative also traces Shivaji's early understanding of governance, warfare, administration, and the hardships of ordinary villagers. It further explains the emergence of Ganimi Kava, the rebuilding of Pune, and the historic Raireshwar oath, where Shivaji and his companions pledged themselves to the cause of Swarajya, marking the beginning of a transformative movement in Indian history.

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