Ranjit Desai spent four years researching the novel, visiting historical sites and studying primary documents to ensure historical accuracy. Unlike many portrayals that mythologize Shivaji, Desai presents him as a complex, relatable human being who faced deep personal grief, internal betrayals, and tactical failures before achieving ultimate greatness.
The novel meticulously chronicles Shivaji’s journey from his birth at Shivneri Fort in 1630 to his coronation as Chhatrapati in 1674. It highlights his unwavering commitment to "Swarajya" (self-rule) based on justice and equality. Shriman Yogi Pdf
The book explores Shivaji’s foresight in establishing a naval force to protect the Konkan coastline, a feat for which he is often called the "Father of the Indian Navy". Ranjit Desai spent four years researching the novel,