Amar Chitra Katha #564

"Shivaji" from Amar Chitra Katha #564 (2001) tells the story of the young Maratha leader as he rallies a band of warriors to challenge the Sultan’s forces, surviving a deadly ambush and turning the tide against the Sultan’s troops. When Shivaji strikes Surat, Emperor Aurangzeb dispatches Raja Jai Singh to confront him, leading to a tense standoff that forces Shivaji into a difficult negotiation. Written by B. R. Bhagwat and brought to life with bold, consistent art by Pratap Mulick—handling pencils, inks, colors, and letters—this issue captures a pivotal chapter in Shivaji’s rise, with a cover by Mulick that mirrors the story’s intensity.