Sahyadris to Hindukush – The Maratha Conquest of Lahore and Attock
Second edition !!!
Pgs : 187
Price : Rs 200
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‘A historical novel describing the rise and spread of the Maratha empire , culminating in the conquest of Attock , situated on the banks of the holy river Indus ( Sindhu ) .’
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The year is 1740 and the budding Maratha empire has already spread across much of western and central Hindustan .Their commander Bajirao has died an unexpected and untimely death . The onus is now on Balaji Bajirao , Shahu , Holkar , Scindia , Bhosale and others to keep their flag flying high .
At the same time , across the Hindukush mountains far to the northwest , the Pakhtuns are coalescing under their new leader – Ahmed Shah Abdali .
This novel attempts to bring alive the life and times of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century , complete with it’s grimy politics and stories of defeat , betrayal , inspiration and victory .
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK –
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“With these tales of courage, Aneesh Gokhale helps rebuild our pride in our land and its people”— Mr Yogesh Pawar ( Asst Editor , DNA)
” A lot of pains have been taken by the author to research and write this book. To have done so at such a young age is indeed commendable” — Prof Bhalchandra Kolhatkar, ( Kesri, Pune)
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