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.
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.
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.
