Hukumatpanah RamchandraPant Amatya Charitra book contains detailed history of Ramchandra Pant Amatya. This book also contains history and present state of Bawada Jahagir, written by Saurabh Deshpande.
Once a proud and peaceful land, subjugated by invaders and subjected to atrocities in the name of religion. Where no one, from the highest to the lowest, was safe. In the history of this nation, when it was at it’s nadir, rose a Mighty and Great Emperor who challenged the fearful odds and emerged victorious. Establishing an independent and dharmic values creating Swarjya.
In this sesquarcentennial anniversary of the coronation of that Great King, we bring to light the needs and idea behind the process of Coronation and Enthronement of how Shivaji Maharaj forevermore will be known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This Shree Shivarajyabhishek book is written by Guruprasad Kanitkar, Parag Pimpalkhare.
Military history of the Bajirao Peshwa from 1720 to 1740 is narrated in this Bajirao I An Outstanding Cavalry General book by author Col. R.D. Palsokar. This is an account of the Peshwa Bajirao First. The book has 352 pages and 28 maps with the narrative. The book has 14 chapters. Book also have Epilogue, bibliography and an index. Overall to understand battles of First Bajirao Peshwe and his strategies as Cavalry General, this book is useful.
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.
Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwa Vyakti ani Karya is a biography of Shrimant Madhavrao Peshwa, who was born in 1745 and died in 1772 at the age of 27 years. He was 9th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. During his tenure, the Maratha empire recovered from the losses they suffered during the Third Battle of Panipat. This book is written by Guruprasad Kanitkar and Parag Pimpalkhare.
Some books provide basic information on the subject, the information provided is annotated with context where necessary, with attention paid to making it more interesting and accessible. Such books are specially written for readers who have enough basic knowledge of the subject. Readers have a modest expectation that appropriate, reliable information should be provided in a concise, yet uncomplicated manner.
The book PunyaNagari Ek Aitihasik Magova is of this type. This book is about the history of Pune city written by Dr. Avinash Sowani.
Colour and black and white photographs make this book more attractive and informative.
Artist Madhukar V. Sowani has drawn a Pictorial Biography of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in this Mrutunjay Savarkar Chitramay Charitra book. Also the major events that happened in his life are briefly given.
Shivaji Maharaj gave Moropant Pingle the robes of a Peshwa. Moropant was expert in building forts and creating army. Moropant did not live long after Shivaji Maharaj. The Peshwa was held by the Moropant family until Balaji Vishwanath got the Peshwa’s robes in 1714. Swarajyache Pantapradhan Moropant Pingale was the chief advisor of Shivaji Maharaj in political matters and was a famous fighter of that time. This book is written by Dr. Sadashiv Shivade.
Genealogies of historical families based on reliable evidence is an important tool of history. Aitihasik Gharanyanchya Vanshawali book contains the genealogies of Mughal, Adilshah, Qutbshah, Nizamshah sultans, Kadamba, Shilahar, Vijayanagar emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Peshwas and so on. Hence the genealogy of historical families is an important source of history for history researchers, scholars and history lovers. This book is edited by history researcher Mahesh Tendulkar. This book contains Genealogies of 313 historical families.
The battle of Panipat in 1761 stands in front of our eyes when Ahamed Shaha Abdali utters the words. Abdali is widely known today as an invader and robber. It is generally believed that Abdali did not dare to invade India again after the battle at Panipat with the Marathas. But this is half true! Through this book, the history of Abdali, his campaigns as well as the political situation in North India will be seen. Author Yogesh Ratnakar Phatak, tried to present the entire history of Ahmad Shah Abdali through the book. It is necessary to know the history of the enemy against whom the Marathas fought so fiercely.
