doi:10.7916/981p-d876Śiva Itihāsāce Vikr̥tīkaraṇa Āṇi Ba. Mo. Purandare : Mahārāshṭrabhūshaṇa Puraskārācyā Nimittāne Eka MahācarcābookstextShivaji, Raja, 1627-1680Purandare, BābāsāhebaThis book offers a critique of the Brahmanical distortion of King Shivaji’s history by B.M. Purandare. It challenges the hegemonic narrative that portrays Shivaji as a ruler driven by religious bias, arguing instead for a more nuanced and historically grounded understanding of his legacy. The booklet also highlights Purandare’s role in misrepresenting key facts about Shivaji’s life, contributing to a casteist reinterpretation of his contributions and ideals.