Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
View DetailsAuthor: Shankar Nahare
Publication: Continental Prakashan
Category: ऐतिहासिक / व्यक्तिचित्रण
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Umaji Raje (Marathi: उमाजी राजे) is a Marathi-language historical novel by Shankar Nahare. It was first published in 1969 by Continental Prakashan. The novel tells the story of Umaji Raje Bhosale, a Maratha warrior who fought against the British East India Company in the early 19th century. The novel is set in the period from 1818 to 1827, during the aftermath of the Third Anglo-Maratha War. Umaji Raje is a young man who is determined to avenge the defeat of the Marathas. He leads a guerrilla campaign against the British, and he is eventually captured and executed. Umaji Raje is a heroic figure who is willing to sacrifice his own life for the cause of the Maratha nation. He is a symbol of the resistance of the Marathas against the British Raj. The novel is well-written and engaging. It is a valuable contribution to the literature of the Maratha struggle for independence. Here are some of the key themes of the novel: * The importance of courage and sacrifice in the fight for freedom. * The futility of violence in the face of overwhelming odds. * The resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. Umaji Raje is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a forgotten hero of the Maratha struggle for independence.