Murarirao Ghorpade: The Accidental Catalyst Behind Robert Clive’s March over India - Couverture souple

Gupta, Reeta Ramamurthy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0143472984 ISBN 13 : 9780143472988

Editeur : Penguin Ebury Press, 2025

Synopsis

So many of our country’s heroes from the past remain unsung. Murarirao Ghorpade is one such. He was a valiant warrior, an articulate statesman and a descendant of the Maratha clan, committed to Hindavi Swaraj. Murarirao independently built a strong and highly efficient military force. He established his reputation on being able to break the dreaded war tactic employed by the French Army—the French Hollow Square. His support was sought by the Peshwas, neighbouring kingdoms, the French and the British. In fact, it so happened that he came to save Robert Clive from a crushing defeat at the hands of the French at Arcot. This war was a turning point in India’s history. That he has been denied attention could well be because much of documented Maratha history faces north. Murarirao’s story faces south. And it was his actions on behalf of the Marathas that drew the ire of his nemesis, Haider Ali Khan. This is an exciting tale of military conquests, espionage, forbidden love and loyalty in eighteenth-century Deccan, and a record of how, in an era marred by treachery and expediency, Murarirao Ghorpade survived seventy-plus years by instinct, bravery, statesmanship, valour and loyalty.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta specializes in narrative non-fiction. This is her sixth book. Her previous works include The Stranger in the Mirror: The Biography of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra; Sanjeev Kumar: The Actor We All Loved; Savitribai Phule: Her Life, Her Relationships, Her Legacy; and Win the Battle of Your Mind in the Age of Social Media: Scroll Less, Read More. She is a reading coach to India’s top corporations. For the last three years, she has built a dedicated following for her weekly book review column on Network18 titled #BookStrapping. Indrajeet Ghorpade is an Indian businessman primarily involved in mining and commodity trading. He is a descendant of the Maratha clan of warriors of the Deccan. His hobbies include wildlife photography and conservation. This is his first literary work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Ebury Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0143472984
• ISBN 13: 9780143472988
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Walk; n.pederzini@terminaldistribuzione.com; ; Via Bruno Buozzi, 24/26,; Granarolo dell'Emilia BO,; 40057; Italie