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.
From the Vedic period to the spread of Buddhism and Jainism, Prachin Bharatiya Vidyapithe book covers the ancient Indian universities, which were later destroyed by the Muslim invaders. Education is all about developing intellect and skills to make money; Going beyond these ideas to build good character, to establish high moral values, to create responsible citizens for the family and the nation. This ideology shaped the Indian education system. The glorious history of the ancient Indian education system is presented by the author Shweta Kajale.
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.
Author Dattatray R. Ketkar gives detailed history of Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre who was navy chief during Maratha period. This book also describes how Maratha Navy was formed and then gradually declined. Information of Tukoji Angre and History of Angre Dynasty is also given in this Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre.. Maratha Armar book.
The Marathas were the predecessors of the British in India and their decline and fall is a sorry tale indeed. This Decline and fall of the Maratha Empire book is not just about the end of Maratha power in India, but also covers the background before the decline started, 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. Mukund S. Naravane, which makes it believable, on account of logical approach and strength of the narrative; based on a large amount research and diligence.
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.
In the book Parasparopagraho Jivanam Jain Vichardhara, author Sarla Bhirud has narrated the journey of Jain ideology. A coherent study of the advent of Jainism, its profound philosophy, as well as its traces visible in archaeological evidences. Jain literature, written in Prakrit, the thoughts of the Acharyas, and the cultural tradition that emerged from it have all been extensively traced. The concept of Jain deities, characteristics of the tradition, and outlook on life is explained by author. This book, which combines history, philosophy, and spirituality, will be an enriching companion for knowledge lovers, researchers, and anyone searching for spirituality.
Memsaheb refers to the wives of the British rulers who ruled India for 150 years. They were given a lot of freedom compared to Indian women. Using this, they traveled a lot, observed life in India and wrote down their experiences. Most of them have been well preserved which help us understand the social history of the British rule. This attempt to do so is narrated by author Dr. Vasudha Joshi in her Memsahebche Ayushya A Different Perspective on the British Raj book.
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.
