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Massive armies of the Mughal empire and the allied kingdoms have been unleashed to crush the Maratha warrior who is about to set a dangerous precedent. What will happen when two of the biggest enemies in the history of Hindustan come face to face?
Aurangzeb has ascended to the throne in the North, leaving a trail of blood in his wake. His aim is to conquer the kingdoms of the Deccan and expand the great Mughal empire to include hitherto uncharted, rebellious territories. Unforgiving and relentless, he unleashes his violent rage against anyone who tries to tame his ambition.
Raja Shivaji, a jagirdar from the hills of western Deccan, dreams of Swaraj and has raised his sword against all those who stand between him and his goal. He wins and conquers, escapes death traps through masterful strategy, unrivalled courage and intelligence to become a force to reckon with-a thorn in Aurangzeb’s flesh.
Theirs is a battle of wit and might-one in which neither will give up.
Frontiers, a historical saga, brings to life the complex and ever-shifting dynamics between these two arch nemeses.
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: Jul/2018
ISBN: 9780143441724
Length : 504 Pages
MRP : ₹399.00
Imprint: Penguin Audio
Published:
ISBN:
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: Jul/2018
ISBN:
Length : 504 Pages
MRP : ₹399.00
Massive armies of the Mughal empire and the allied kingdoms have been unleashed to crush the Maratha warrior who is about to set a dangerous precedent. What will happen when two of the biggest enemies in the history of Hindustan come face to face?
Aurangzeb has ascended to the throne in the North, leaving a trail of blood in his wake. His aim is to conquer the kingdoms of the Deccan and expand the great Mughal empire to include hitherto uncharted, rebellious territories. Unforgiving and relentless, he unleashes his violent rage against anyone who tries to tame his ambition.
Raja Shivaji, a jagirdar from the hills of western Deccan, dreams of Swaraj and has raised his sword against all those who stand between him and his goal. He wins and conquers, escapes death traps through masterful strategy, unrivalled courage and intelligence to become a force to reckon with-a thorn in Aurangzeb’s flesh.
Theirs is a battle of wit and might-one in which neither will give up.
Frontiers, a historical saga, brings to life the complex and ever-shifting dynamics between these two arch nemeses.
Medha Deshmukh Bhaskaran is the author of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s bestselling biography, Challenging Destiny (2016, published by Crossword Bookstores). It was nominated in two categories at the Raymond Crossword Book Awards in 2017 and has been translated into Marathi Zunz Niyatishi and Hindi Niyati ko Chunauti by Manjul Publishers. Challenging Destiny now proudly carries the designation of ‘National Bestseller’. Her book on the captivating realm of pharmaceuticals and medicines, drawn from her personal experiences, Prescription of Life (Crossword Bookstores), was launched in 2018.
Her two works of historical fiction are published by Penguin Random House. ‘Frontiers – A Relentless Battle between Aurangzeb and Shivaji’ in 2018, and ‘Life and Death of Sambhaji’ in 2021. ‘Frontiers’ has been translated into Marathi as Ranasangram by Majestic Publishers. ‘Life and Death of Sambhaji’ has been translated into Hindi as Shivaji Maharaj Ke Suputra ki Shouryagatha by Prabhat Publishers and into Marathi as Chhatrapati Sambhaji – Jeevan and Balidaan by Sakal Media Group. Both Challenging Destiny and Life and Death of Sambhaji are available as audiobooks.
Challenging Destiny for Young Readers will be launched in February 2025 by Crossword Bookstores. The Kannada version of Challenging Destiny is coming out later in 2025 – by Prism Publishers. Sakal Media Group recently published her latest book on social issues tormenting India Up Against Darkness’ and research-based book for medical and non-medical people ‘The Story of Immunity’. Up Against Darkness won the FICCI special jury award for publishing in 2024. It is translated in Marathi.
Medha is a microbiologist who has worked in marketing and business development for food and pharmaceutical companies in countries like Germany, India, and the United Arab Emirates. From a young age, she has dabbled in poetry in Marathi and English. Medha has written articles on various subjects for leading newspapers in India (Indian Express) and in the Gulf (Khaleej Times and Gulf News).
You may get in touch with her at:
Email: medha4979@gmail.com
Twitter: @Medha DB
Facebook: Medha Deshmukh Bhaskaran
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