In the land of the Marathas, there was once a fearless young man called Shivaji. He was known for his bravery and clever war strategies. This young man went on to become one of India's greatest kings, and a thorn in the side of the mighty Mughal Empire. The Maratha Empire that he established became a major military power that changed the course of the nation's history.

Fifth in a series of illustrated books created for young readers to get to know our world heroes better, this engaging biography, peppered with little-known facts, introduces the reader to Shivaji's awe-inspiring determination, valour and the events that defined his life.

Sonia Mehta is a children's author who believes that firing a child's imagination opens up a world of adventure. She has been writing for children for over two decades. She has authored the series Discover India- on the states of India; Dealing with Feelings to help children deal with their own feelings; and My Book of Values a series that helps inculcate values among young children. Her body of work is wide-ranging-she has created one of India's first dedicated children's newspaper sections; conceptualized the Cadbury Bournvita Quiz Contest for TV; and has written books, songs, poems and stories for leading publishers in India, several African nations, the USA and the UK.

She lives in Mumbai and runs Quadrum Solutions, a content company she co-founded. She is also the co-founder of PodSquad, a children's edutainment retail brand that firmly believes that children learn best when they are having fun.

Most days, Sonia can be found pounding away at her computer- when she is not playing with her dachshunds and her granddaughter, the three little loves of her life.