Murarirao Ghorpade - Gupta, Reeta Ramamurthy; Ghorpade, Indrajeet
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So many of India's heroes remain unsung, and Murarirao Ghorpade is one of them. A valiant warrior, an articulate statesman, and a proud descendant of the Maratha clan, he was deeply committed to the ideal of Hindavi Swaraj. Murarirao built a powerful and highly efficient military force of his own and earned a formidable reputation by defeating the dreaded French Hollow Square tactic. His strength and influence drew the attention of the Peshwas, neighboring kingdoms, the French, and the British alike. In a dramatic turn, he even came to the aid of Robert Clive, saving him from a crushing defeat…mehr

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So many of India's heroes remain unsung, and Murarirao Ghorpade is one of them. A valiant warrior, an articulate statesman, and a proud descendant of the Maratha clan, he was deeply committed to the ideal of Hindavi Swaraj. Murarirao built a powerful and highly efficient military force of his own and earned a formidable reputation by defeating the dreaded French Hollow Square tactic. His strength and influence drew the attention of the Peshwas, neighboring kingdoms, the French, and the British alike. In a dramatic turn, he even came to the aid of Robert Clive, saving him from a crushing defeat at the hands of the French in Arcot--a pivotal moment in India's history. Yet, Murarirao's remarkable story has been largely overlooked, perhaps because much of documented Maratha history focuses on the north, while his legacy lies in the south. His loyalty to the Maratha cause earned him powerful allies but also dangerous enemies, chief among them Haider Ali Khan. This book brings to life an extraordinary saga of military conquests, espionage, forbidden love, and unyielding loyalty in the turbulent 18th-century Deccan. It captures how Murarirao Ghorpade survived more than seventy years in an era marked by treachery and shifting allegiances--relying on his instinct, valor, statesmanship, and unwavering dedication.
Autorenporträt
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. 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.