In this final episode in the life of Shivaji Maharaj we look at his journey to become Chattrapati - the lord of the people. We will then examine the impact that Shivaji Maharaj had on the history of Bharat.

In this episode, we witness the see-sawing rise of Maratha Empire by examining several key battles and moments in Maratha history. We will witness a hero battling the twists of fate and still emerging on top. Hopefully this episode inspires you to be relentless in pursuing your own dreams.

Chattrapati Shivaji was one of the greatest Bharatiya kings. He carved out a Hindu empire through sheer will, tactical acumen and great statesmanship. It was destined to be one of the largest pan-Indian empires to exist before British. In this episode, we look at the early life and formative years of Shivaji Maharaj. We will also see examples of strategic brilliance in his early conquests. Finally, we will witness the founding event of the Maratha Empire through the eyes of a guard stationed outside Afzal Khan's tent on November 10, 1659.

In this short episode, I will welcome you all to my podcast and detail why I made this. Stay tuned till the end to find out who's the first personality being covered in the coming episodes.