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Book Review: Ram Sivasankaran's The Peshwa- The Lion and the Stallion

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The Peshwa- The Lion and the Stallion

The Peshwa- The Lion and the Stallion

My recent read is a historical novel beautifully penned by Ram Sivasankaran; The Peshwa- The Lion and the Stallion. As the name suggests, the book is about the Peshwa or to be specific the legend of Bajirao Bhat or Bajirao as we remember him. This year, we already have witnessed the story of Bajirao and Mastani on the silver screen and naturally, when I started reading the book I somehow started comparing the storyline but ended on experiencing something more dramatic in the black and white form on what happened in Peshwas life before Mastani.

Ram Sivasankaran's book crafted the historic period of Maratha dynasty with ease and poise and was not only restricted to the personal life of Peshwa but the dilemma of the ruler and the administrative scenario of that time.  For me, the book started where the movie ended and somehow I found several quotations of mine answered through the quotes and anecdotes.

The Rivalry between the Mughals and Maratha is the theme and the book was moving with the characters of  Balaji Vishwanath,Bajirao Bhat, Nizam Ul Mulk and Kashibai and am must mention is the portrayal of Holkar back in the 18th century. The battle between Balaji Vishwanath and Nizam followed by the rise of Peshwa upon his father's death and then his approach towards the life ended on a mention of Mastani finally at the end which boosts the mind of readers to wait for the 2nd part! After all, we wanted to read what's next in Peshwa's life.

Historical novels are something I enjoy reading and moreover  Ram Sivasankaran's The Peshwa- The Lion and the Stallion is full of the drama, proper editing and full of punches and naturally I didn't found anything negative to comment about but to wait for the next part!

Book Details:

  • Name: The Peshwa: The Lion and the Stallion
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Writer: Ram Sivasankaran
  • Purchase link: Amazon

Disclaimer: I have received  The Peshwa - The Lion and the Stallion from Writersmelon.com and the review is unbiased based on my interest and reading experience.

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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam

I'm a Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist with a keen interest in ESG, but my passion lies in food: writing about it, creating recipes, and capturing its beauty through photography! Debjanir Rannaghar began in 2009 as a space for me to share my food adventures, my experiences as a mom, and the dishes I adore cooking and eating, both at home and when exploring new places. My aim is to create recipes that are easy to understand and follow, so anyone, whether they love to cook or simply need to, can succeed. I apply the same straightforward approach to my reviews and stories. I also have a passion for food photography and strive to showcase delicious meals in a beautiful, practical, and accessible manner. Feel free to contact me at [email protected].

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  1. Shirley Gardiner says

    Hi Debjani,

    Thank you for your research and reviews of food and for sharing the recipe.

    Is there a chance of "The Anglo-Indian Cookery Book by the late Mrs. Dora Limond being reprinted?

    Thanks Shirley Gardiner

    Reply