Marathi Riyasat written in eight volumns by Mr. G. S. Sardesai is a book which is the result of the historiacal research on the Maratha Empire,is considered the only integral and detailed history of The Maratha Empire spread over 250 years, starts from the time of Maloji Raje Bhosale till the end of Peshwa rule in 1818 A.D.

A well structured, simple and detailed history from Maloji Raje Bhosale till Bajirao Peshwa II can be found only in Mr. Sardesai’s book  Marathi Riyasat. It is the only history written in marathi from 1600 A.D means from the birth of Shahaji Raje till 1818 A.D almost a span of 250 years with the chronological details of important events and people. If someone is looking for a very well supported, poignant and balanced descriptionne of the rise, prosperity, declination and the end of the Maratha Empire, he has to go through the Marathi Riyasat only. Otherwise he istruely optionless. History lovers can get detailed knowledge about the diplomacy, achievements, bravery and failure of the Maratha Rule from this book. By writing such unique history Mr. Sardesai has done a great job for the Maharashtriyan society. While editing this book, which is useful in many ways and is a must read, chief editor Mr. S. M. Garge and his editorial team has contributed wonderfully by studing the written notes by Mr. Sardesai, newly found details, research, documents, records and they included new details in the latest version without making any changes in the original work.

G. S. Sardesai Great historian of 19th Century who wrote detailed biography of Shivaji maharaj

G. S. Sardesai famous as Riyasatkaar sardesai, was historian on Baroda sansthan. He had great authority over medieval Indian history. Later Riyasatkaar also wrote detailed history of Marathas & Shivaji Maharaj.