IN THE SHADE OF THE CRIMSON TREE

Book Code: 1111036579418

MANDAR A. PATTEKAR

ABOUT THE BOOK

When there is no one else, there is still you. The Mulkan way of life  stands on the edge of extinction. Their homeland, Shantiprastha, is crushed under the iron grip of the Daitya Empire—its people being forcefully torn from their faith by unimaginable atrocities, its sacred sites reduced to ruins, and every vestige of freedom systematically erased. But in the shadows of despair, a spark ignites. Kolakwa, raised by a resolute single mother and guided by a mysterious teacher, refuses to accept defeat. Driven by a dream of Atmaraj—a land of self-rule—he gathers a band of unlikely allies and sets out on a perilous quest for liberation. Many before him have tried but ended up paying the ultimate price. Will he defy fate, or will history repeat itself? Inspired by historical real-world struggles yet set in a world beyond our own, this epic tale of resilience, sacrifice, and rebellion asks the question: when everything seems lost, will YOU dare to rise?

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Originally hailing from Mumbai, India, Mandar Pattekar has lived in  the USA for over three decades. Since childhood, the stories of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who initiated the liberation of his homeland from the Adilshahi and Mughal invaders, have been intricately woven into the fabric of his being. His childhood pastimes, such as constructing play-forts with rocks and mud, and fighting mock battles with sticks, evolved into an adult passion for history. This passion manifests as a penchant for story-telling and writing on historical, Hindu philosophical, and cultural themes. Now retired from his medical profession, Mandar resides in Peoria, IL, with his wife and three grown children. Actively engaged in volunteering for educational and social initiatives within an underprivileged area in Peoria, he also serves as a mentor to the youth. His diverse collection of his articles can be found at www.pattekar.org.

 

CONTENTS

Chapter 1  Dawning of the Eastern sky-----------------------------------------15

Chapter 2  Early Years------------------------------------------------------------25

Chapter 3  Laying the Foundation----------------------------------------------35

Chapter 4  Childhood Years-----------------------------------------------------45

Chapter 5  The Crimson Flag Unfurls------------------------------------------55

Chapter 6  Striking When the Iron is Hot--------------------------------------61

Chapter 7  Dark Clouds Gathering---------------------------------------------69

Chapter 8  Many Developments-----------------------------------------------75

Chapter 9  Chetaki---------------------------------------------------------------81

Chapter 10 Love Tangle---------------------------------------------------------87

Chapter 11 Sangram-------------------------------------------------------------93

Chapter 12 Journey to Dabrahoor------------------------------------------- 101

Chapter 13 Escape from Dabrahoor-----------------------------------------111

Chapter 14 Securing the Sea--------------------------------------------------117

Chapter 15 Triya----------------------------------------------------------------123

Chapter 16 Kolakwa’s Wedding----------------------------------------------129

Chapter 17 Savitri--------------------------------------------------------------137

Chapter 18 Danger to the Newly Blooming Atmaraj----------------------141

Chapter 19 Offense is the Best Defense----------------------------------- 145

Chapter 20 Stealth Battles I------------------------------------------------- 149

Chapter 21 Stealth Battles II-------------------------------------------------155

Chapter 22 Open Warfare I-------------------------------------------------- 161

Chapter 23 Open Warfare II--------------------------------------------------169

Chapter 24 Treachery---------------------------------------------------------175

Chapter 25 Might of Gangwo------------------------------------------------179

Chapter 26 Is this the End?-------------------------------------------------- 185

Chapter 27 Meeting with Gangwo------------------------------------------ 193

Chapter 28 Aftermath-------------------------------------------------------- 199

Chapter 29 New Beginnings------------------------------------------------- 203

Notes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------205

Glossary------------------------------------------------------------------------ 207

About the Author-------------------------------------------------------------211

Footnotes---------------------------------------------------------------------- 213