Anandibai Peshwe|By Ujwala Sabanavis|The Life of Aanandibai Peshwe|Peshwa wife|feminist narratives, royal court drama|Raghunathrao

"Aanandibai Peshwe" is a powerful historical novel exploring the life of one of the most controversial and ambitious women in the Maratha Empire. From her early childhood dreams to her involvement in court conspiracies, the book traces her turbulent journey through power, betrayal, and internal conflict.

The novel unfolds through key phases:

• Rise of the Peshwas in the Maratha Empire

• Aanandi’s childhood and early ambitions

• The aftermath of the Third Battle of Panipat

• Intense power struggle between Raghunathrao and Madhavrao

• The Barbhai conspiracy and civil unrest

• Political imprisonment, blood-soaked events, and shifting alliances

• The Dhar fort battles and the final silence of a burning flame

This is more than just a historical retelling—it's an emotional deep dive into the psyche of a woman driven by power, bound by circumstances, and remembered by history with a divided lens. Ideal for readers of historical fiction, royal Indian biographies, and stories of powerful yet misunderstood women.