Historical stories related to the forts of Ajinkyatara, Sinhagad, Anjanvel, Ahivantgad, Chandan-Vandan, Kaneragad, Panhala, Devgad, Vasantgad, Rajgad, Kenjalgad, Belgaum Fort, Devgiri aka Daulatabad, Chaul Fort, Shivneri, Bahadurgad, Vijaydurg, Salher have been given by historian Mahesh Tendulkar in the book, Katha Durganchya Bhag 1.
Navamage Dadalay Kay book gives history of the names of different places in Pune city like Baba Bhide bridge, history of various names of idols and temples of Lord Ganesh, Hanuman and so on. Author Suprasad Puranik has given interesting information of places like Swargate, Bund garden bridge, Tulshibaug, Hirabaug.
The stories related to the forts of Murud Janjira, Fort Subhanmangal, Padmadurg, Fondyacha Fort, Vardhangad, Vishalgad, Torna, Suvarnadurg, Korigad, Mahulicha Fort, Kulang, Vairatgad, Kothaligad, Salher, Sajjangad, Ramsej, and Sinhagad have been given by historian Mahesh Tendulkar in the book, Katha Durganchya Bhag 2.
History is hidden in legends. But keeping in mind that the whole story is not history, it is definitely interesting to read. From this, how the villages got their names, the characteristics of different people, their creativity and many other things are well understood. Therefore, the book Itihasatil 125 Akhyayika written by Mahesh Tendulkar on a different subject will be appreciated by readers.
The stories related to the forts of Sangramdurg, Karnala, Koppal Fort, Jinji Fort, Vellore Fort, Fondya Fort, Trimbakgad, Mahuli Fort, Patta, Kuwarigad, Rohida, Lohagad, Wakinkheda Fort, Vasota alias Vyaghragad have been given by historian Mahesh Tendulkar in the book, Katha Durganchya Bhag 3.
The stories related to the sea forts of Sindhudurg, Janjira, Samrajgad, Underi, Khanderi, Sanv Ishtevhan aka St. Stephen’s Fort, Thiye’s Fort, Shapora aka Kaysuv’s Fort, Janjira of Anjdiv, Kasha’s Fort, Vijaydurg, Pankot of Alibaug, Durgadi have been given by historian Mahesh Tendulkar in the book, Katha Sagari Durganchya Bhag 1.
Marathyancha Tofkhana book gives history of cannons used during Peshwe period in Maharashtra. Cannons used in Panipat. History of Old and New Cannon factory in Pune city during Peshwa period. i.e. during 18th Century written by Shyamala Panse.
The death of AfzalKhan at Pratapgad fort was a very important event in the life of Shivaji Maharaj. Author Prathamesh Khamkar has written the book Pratapgad Parva with the help of the description of this incident by various historians of the time. In this book, five color pictures of Afzalkhan Vadh from Purushottam Bandishte’s SriShivakavya pothi are being published for the first time.
पुणे हे ऐतिहासिक शहर आहे. शिवाय इथला नमुनेदार पुणेरी माणूस, खाद्यसंस्कृती, मंदिरे, सण-उत्सव-परंपरा, जुन्या वास्तू, संग्रहालये, कट्टाजीवन अशी शहराची अनेक वैशिष्ट्ये आहेत. भारताची शान असलेल्या या शहराबद्दल ‘पुणे तेथे काय उणे’ असे बोलले जाते. परंतु आजही यातील काही वारसास्थळे ज्ञात तर काही अज्ञात आहेत. या ठिकाणांची ज्ञात-अज्ञात माहिती मांडण्याचा हा प्रयत्न लेखक सुप्रसाद पुराणिक यांनी ज्ञात अज्ञात पुणे या पुस्तकरूपाने केला आहे.
Chimaji Appa, the younger brother of Bajirao Peshwa started the famous Vasai battle in March 1737, and it ended in victory for the Marathas after 26 months, on 12 May 1739, when they captured the seemingly unconquerable fort of Bassein.
During this time the Marathas confiscated huge bells from the Portuguese churches. They were mesmerized by the huge size and melodious sound of these bells. Later, the Marathas offered these bells to the temples of their favourite deities, as war trophies.
Author Mahesh Tendulkar in this Portuguese Bells In Hindu Temples book tells you about these bells from the Portuguese churches, their size, their melodious sound, and how they were different from the locally made bells in the Hindu temples.
