The History of Orissa under Maratha is a contested terrain. Colonial historian has painted the grim picture of Maratha atrocities while the local historian defended everything Indian. But both parties failed to utilize the Marathas sources in modi script of the past and the Persian sources which was the state language of the Maratha Raj. The present author has successful in the judicious use of sources of all language while maintaining the balance of Historical criticism. The book illuminate the darkness of the forlorn province, helps to see the multi faced history of the province.