The air shook with anticipation in the fertile valleys of the Sahyadri, a lush land caressed by morning mist amidst its emerald green canopy. Here, Maratha would make a defiant stand against the Mughals, the descendants of Genghis Khan. The Mughal emperor sent Kartalab Khan, who fielded an army of 20,000 well-equipped soldiers. Kartalab led his troops into the thick forests of Umberkhind; on both flanks, the valley walls would act as a defence until he was ready to descend into Maratha land. Unknown to Kartalab, Shivaji and his men lay in wait. Shivaji, the revered warrior and tactician, prepared for battle.
The Lesson of the Ides (Part II)
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