• ISBN13: 9789371338561
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Pages: 218
• Original Price: INR 450.0
• Language: English
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• Item Weight: 393 grams
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Sindhia: Otherwise Called Madhoji Patel by Henry George Keene is a historical biography detailing the life and rise of Mahadji Sindhia, a powerful Maratha leader in 18th-century India. The book explores his strategic political and military acumen, highlighting his role in reviving Maratha power after the Third Battle of Panipat. Keene portrays Sindhia as a shrewd statesman who balanced diplomacy and warfare to dominate northern India and influence Mughal and British politics. Through detailed narratives, the book provides insight into the complexities of Indian politics during a period of intense transition, showcasing Sindhia’s legacy as a key figure in Indian history.

Henry George Keene CIE (1826–1915) was a prominent English historian specializing in medieval and modern Indian history. A prolific writer, Keene authored detailed accounts of the Mughal Empire, British administration during the 1857 Revolt, and Maratha resurgence. His notable works include The Fall of the Moghal Empire, Fifty-Seven, and Madhava Rao Sindhia and the Hindú Reconquest of India. He edited the Oriental Biographical Dictionary and explored political, military, and social themes in India under various regimes. Keene also contributed to major reference works like the Dictionary of National Biography and Chambers’s Encyclopaedia, leaving a lasting scholarly impact on colonial historiography.