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The Hindi edition, published by Radhakrishna Prakashan , typically spans 992 pages.
The search for is understandable—this is a brilliant, life-changing book that should be as accessible as possible. However, “accessible” does not mean “free and illegal.” Ranjit Desai’s family and publishers rely on sales to continue promoting Marathi literature.
Not yet. Multiple publishers have considered it, but the poetic Marathi makes translation challenging. As of 2026, no authorized English version is available.
: Author Ranjit Desai spent four years researching, visiting historical sites, and examining 17th-century weapons to portray Shivaji Maharaj realistically.