“Chhava” is a Marathi historical novel written by Shivaji Sawant that details the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, focusing on his struggles and turbulent reign within the Maratha Empire, particularly his imprisonment and eventual brutal execution at the hands of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb; the title “Chhava” translates to “lion’s cub,” signifying Sambhaji’s status as the heir to the Maratha throne.