The Marathas were the predecessors of the British in India and their decline and fall is a sorry tale indeed. This book is not just about the end of Maratha power in India, but also covers the background before the decline started, as well as the process itself, which was not a sudden event, but which took years and decades to manifest itself. It is a skill of author Wing Commander (retd.) Dr. M.S. Naravane, which makes it believable, on account of logical approach and strength of the narrative; based on a large amount research and diligence.
The book Decline and fall of the Maratha Empire essentially focuses on the history of Marathas in post Shivaji Maharaj period. With the interesting point to be judged author puts forth facts for whether Maratha Empire existed or was it a confederacy. On the whole the story narrated is dismal one, but which needs to be narrated without bias and only from a historical point of view which author has successfully done it.