9788192076973 - Raghoba: The Assassination of Narayan rao Peshwa von Uday S. Kulkarni (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: New. The story of Raghoba or Raghunathrao is a captivating tale that spans across eras. It picks up the threads from the death of his nephew Madhav Rao in 1772. Raghoba, the son of the renowned Bajirao Peshwa, was once hailed for his exceptional military skills and talent for intrigue. However, he later succumbed to his own indolence and ambition, crossing a line from which there was no turning back. This account, drawn from contemporary sources, pulls the reader into a vortex of a plot to commit murder and its aftermath, searing Raghoba, burning his nephew, and plunging the Maratha Empire into a crisis. Immerse yourself in this gripping narrative that straddles the boundaries of history and intrigue. With 340 pages (incl 30 preliminary pages), 16 colour plates, 11 maps and illustrations, an introduction to principal characters, a Timeline, Genealogies, Appendices, Bibliography, Glossary and an Index this in depth account will cover all the known aspects of this crucial event that led to a bruising war with the East India Company. The politics of the time, the many characters who strode the stage of History. They speak to us through their original letters which will take the reader to the very core of the story and give a ring side view of the events over a nearly three year period. A Non Fiction annotated account of the most pivotal years in eighteenth century history, this is Uday S Kulkarni's eighth book!