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Paris Sangrahalayatil Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj yanchi bakhar – पॅरीस संग्रहालयातील छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांची बखर

This bakhar of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is in the manuscripts department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) in Paris. This bakhar was probably written around 1750 and may have been the forerunner of all the 91 kalami bakhars known today.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s reign and the beginning of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s reign are the main topics handled in this Bakhar. The conversation between Shivaji Maharaj and his wife Saibai, who were present at Pratapgad during Afzal Khan Incidence. This Bakhar also gives the list of the various things on Raigad, which Sambhaji Maharaj took the possession when he came to Raigad after death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This Paris Sangrahalayatil Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj yanchi Bakhar is edited and notes given by Manoj Dani, Guruprasad Kanitkar.

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Pashchimi Kshatrapanchi Nani – पश्चिमी क्षत्रपांची नाणी

ByAshutosh S. Patil

Pashchimi Kshatrapanchi Nani book describes coins of Western Kshatrapas. This book gives colour photos and information of all the coins of Kshatrap dynasty written by Ashutosh Patil.

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Portuguese Bells In Hindu Temples

ByMahesh Tendulkar

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.

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Prachin Bharatiya Vidyapithe – प्राचीन भारतीय विद्यापीठे

ByShweta Kajale

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.

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Pratapgad Parva – प्रतापगड पर्व

ByPrathamesh Khamkar

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.

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Pune Ganesh Festival

BySuprasad Puranik, Swapnil Nahar

Pune city and Ganesh festival are connected to each other by an unbreakable bond. The festival in Pune is blessed with the guidance of Lokmanya Tilak. A unique mix of religion, heritage and social bonding is seen during the festival times. The book gives information about the top five ‘Manache’ respected Ganesh Mandals, various popular Mandals around the city and their unique Ganesh idols. This Pune Ganesh Festival book is written by Swapnil Nahar, Suprasad Puranik.

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Pune Shaharacha Itihas – पुणे शहराचा इतिहास

ByDr. Avinash Sowani

Pune Shaharacha Itihas is a reference book written by Dr. Avinash Sowani based on his study of the history of Pune city over the past thirty years.
Author has written this book in a very objective manner and it not only contains in-depth information about the history of the Pune city, but also includes the original references he studied, analysis, and commentary on them.
In addition, Dr. Sowani has also examined popular facts and legends that have no historical basis and has also scrutinized their veracity.
Moreover, this book also contains maps and photographs. No book has been published so far that provides comprehensive and coherent information on the history of Pune.
This book will fulfill this longing of scholars and they will get in-depth information about the history of Pune.
Also, this book will definitely be useful for readers who want detailed information about Pune and its development.

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Punyachi Samruddh Budhwar Peth – पुण्याची समृद्ध बुधवार पेठ

BySuprasad Puranik

One of the most important markets in Pune is Budhwar Peth. Budhwar Peth was a traditional market. Even today, its identity is pretty much the same. Many important buildings, shops, temples, institutions, roads, squares, theaters of Pune were and are located in Budhwar Peth. But when some people think of Budhwar Peth, only the brothel comes to mind. There is history everywhere here. No one understands it, no one sees it. This book is to erase this wrong stigma attached to Budhwar Peth. The other side of the coin of this historical, heritage-rich, and prosperous city area has been brought to the fore by author Mr. Suprasad Puranik through his book Punyachi Samruddh Budhwar Peth.

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PunyaNagari Ek Aitihasik Magova – पुण्यनगरी-एक ऐतिहासिक मागोवा

ByDr. Avinash Sowani

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.

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Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre.. Maratha Armar – सरखेल कान्होजी आंग्रे…मराठा आरमार

ByDattatray Ketkar

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.

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