The life of Chattrapati Shivaji, one of India’s greatest leaders, is a thrilling tale of courage, loyalty and intrigue. AD 1674. In a time of religious and political turmoil, when frequent battles were fought between the Marathas and the Muslim rulers of north and central India, Shivaji established himself as a ruler of might who quickly amassed the admiration of his people. His famous surprise attacks, his killing of Afzul Khan with the wagh nakh (lion nails), his confrontations with the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, his clever disguises and many other daring stories are brought to life in Great Indian Lives: Shivaji to enthrall readers young and old alike.