Mastani Ek Navin Drushtikon book gives detailed history of Mastani, who was from Bundelkhand and was a second wife of Thorale Bajirao Peshwe, written by Dr. Lata Aklujkar
Shaniwarwadyatil Ratnashala book gives details of Ornaments and articles of gold and silver which were there in Shaniwarwada in Pune. This is the detailed list counted in 1783 AD. Author Bhaswati Soman has studied and given a detailed description of ornaments and other articles which were in personal collection of Balaji Vishwanath, Bajirao I, Nanasaheb Peshwe, Madhavrao and Ramabai Peshwa, Raghunathrao and Anandibai Peshwa, Bajirao II
ShambhuPratap DinVishesh book is the compilation of the day-by-day events in the lifetime of Sambhaji Maharaj, from 1st January to 31st December. Tithi, Shak, Sanvatsar and day of the week of that dates are also mentioned. Written by Uday Sankhe and Ulka Sankhe.
Authored by Sandeep Thakare, the book Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj va Ingraj offers a comprehensive look at the complex relationship between Shivaji Maharaj and the British, detailing:
Diplomacy & Treaties: The commercial ties, English envoys visiting Raigad, and various treaty attempts.
Military & Naval Conflicts: Direct naval skirmishes and British duplicity during Shivaji Maharaj’s conflict with the Siddi of Janjira.
Historical Records: Accounts of his movements as documented in British correspondence.
Geopolitics: The stance of the British and their perspective on Shivaji Maharaj’s interactions with other major powers of the era, including the Mughals, Adil Shah, Portuguese, and Dutch.
The book serves as a detailed historical exposition aimed at providing readers with deep insights into the strategic, commercial, and adversarial dynamics between the Maratha Empire and the British.
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.
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 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.
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.
In this Marathyanchya Itihasatil Nivdak Patranchi Parshwabhumi book, the author Dr. H. Y. Kulkarni Narrated some stories from the Ch. Shivaji Maharaj and Peshwa periods documents in Peshwa Daptar.
Those who lost their lives in war, sometimes in acts of bravery, are called heroes. Memorials of such heroes were erected with respect by villagers or their families. They are called Virgal or Hero Stones. Hero Stones are found in significant numbers in our villages. Memorials of deceased women or Sati are also found. Hero Stones can be a tool for understanding our history.
Author and history researcher Sadashiv Tetwilkar has added valuable information to the historical resources through his Maharashtratil Virgal book. Dr. Gunther Santheimer, a keen scholar of Maharashtra culture, was the first to draw attention to this type of unconventional historical tool of culture.
