, is a cornerstone of Marathi historical fiction. First published in , it depicts the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Known as Mrutyunjaykaar for his famous novel based on Karna, Shivaji Sawant (1940–2002) was a master of psychological and historical narratives. He was the first Marathi writer to receive the prestigious from Bharatiya Jnanpith in 1994.