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Yes, for ages 14+. Purandare avoids explicit violence but does not shy away from the realities of 17th-century warfare and politics.

is a biographical magnum opus detailing the life, struggles, military campaigns, and administrative genius of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630–1680), the founder of the Maratha Empire.

Purandare writes in a highly engaging, storytelling style, making the book accessible to young readers and non-academic audiences.

| Section | Topics Covered | |---------|----------------| | Part 1 – The Beginning | The political scenario in 17th century Maharashtra, Islamic rule, and the Deshmukh family. | | Part 2 – The Teenage Rebel | Shivaji’s first forts (Torna), gathering of Maval warriors, and conflict with the Adilshahi. | | Part 3 – The Battle of Pratapgad | Detailed account of Afzal Khan’s betrayal and Shivaji’s tactical victory. | | Part 4 – The Escape from Agra | The dramatic story of how Shivaji and Sambhaji escaped Mughal captivity. | | Part 5 – The Coronation | The 1674 coronation at Raigad and the establishment of Hindavi Swarajya . | | Part 6 – Legacy | Administration, naval forts (Sindhudurg), and Shivaji’s final days. |

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