Shivaji and His Times

Sir Jadunath Sarkar

Jan 1920 · Longmans, Green and Company

Ratings and reviews

This book is written around 1920 ,almost 100 years back during Brirish times. Author relies heavily on British Letters , Persian court records and at places on marathi Sabhasad Bakhar written 20 years after Shivaji Maharaj's Death. This scholarly work is great reading for understanding life of Raja Shivaji and his establishment of Swaraj. This Bengali author writing about Maratha King during British time does come across as slightly biased against Raja Shivaji and full flattering of British . This scholarly work with strong references for each statement. A must read.

It is very well - written , concise , gives you complete details about Shivaji and his times . Language is very flowing and not a word inappropriate ... A must read for the reader of Maratha History

This is one of the best works by Jadunath Sarkar. This book is the exmplery for the historians to write the proper history without much biasing.