Maloji Bhosale And His Time

Description

In this book, the auther has critically reviewed the available information regarding Maloji Bhosale (grandfather of the great Shivaji) and has presented the following facts with relevant evidences :

• Maloji was born in 1552 CE.
• By the early 1570s, Maloji and Vithoji had risen to prominence through their own prowess.
• Maloji was the pillar of fort Devagiri.
• Maloji had received the jahagir of pune around the time of Shahaji’s birth.
• 1594 March 18 is the birth date of Shahaji.
• Maloji did not name his children because of any fakir.
• Maloji did not die around 1606 CE.
• Maloji died at the end of the 1621 CE.
• Vithoji died at the end of March 1624.