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Killa Kasa Pahava – किल्ला कसा पहावा

Maharashtra is known as the state of forts. Today thousands of people visit the forts of Maharashtra, experience the thrilling history there and return home with the memory of Shivaji Maharaj and other warriors. History researcher Mahesh Tendulkar has written the book Killa Kasa Pahava i.e. How to see the fort with the purpose of providing reliable information about the various structures, constructions, religious places, sculptures, inscriptions, water system, etc. on the forts. This book has tried to widen the scope of the reader’s thinking by giving different references and examples from history.

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Maratha Kalkhandatil NagarVikas – मराठा कालखंडातील नगरविकास

ByDr. Avinash Sowani

Urban development is the transformation of a small village into a big prosperous city with the use of proper town planning.
During the Maratha period, mainly in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the development of the villages in the western India was structured. The factors that were required for it and how this development was directly reflected in the urban structure, town planning and town development is described in this Maratha Kalkhandatil NagarVikas book written by Dr. Avinash Sowani.

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The Other Mahabaleshwar

ByDhruti Vaidya

The Other Mahabaleshwar – A Template for Mindful Travel – General Editor of this book is Dhruti Vaidya and co-authored by Sonam Ambe, Anand Pendharkar and Seema Hardikar. Design and Illustrations are by Sneha Chhatre.
Mahabaleshwar located at a height of 1353 m above sea level. This book can serve as a field-guide for nature lovers and conservationists, as also, a travel-guide for the occasional visitor. Additionally, it is also a valuable record of history that could so easily be forgotten if not documented so wonderfully by the authors. Its ancient history, culture, spectacular views, the flora and fauna and nature trails make it attractive for visitors, but this book gives a much deeper insight into what really matters – preservation of this beloved hill-station.

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Maharashtrachi Shodyatra Advatevarchi Warsasthale – महाराष्ट्राची शोधयात्रा आडवाटेवरची वारसास्थळे

ByAnurag Vaidya

Some of the unknown places in Maharashtra are very beautiful. Each of these places has some history. Most of the time we visit a famous place but from there we miss the unfamiliar historical place which is very close to it. Author Anurag Vaidya has introduced such places in this Maharashtrachi Shodyatra Advatevarchi Warsasthale book.

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Bajirao I An Outstanding Cavalry General

ByCol. R. D. Palsokar

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.

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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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Akherache Karasthan – अखेरचे कारस्थान

ByDr. Avinash Sowani

Akherache Karasthan book is a link between the past and the present of the historic account of an institution. With the limitations insisted upon the ancestors, the next six generations maintained the norms that led the eighth generation to prosperity. While maintaining the ancestral norms, no one knew it was a major conspiracy 7 generations before. The 7th generation just deduced the mysterious plot and the manner proved quite enthralling. The engrossing narration from the references of latter – Peshwa period arouses and keeps up the readers interest till the end written by Dr. Avinash Sowani

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The Maritime and Coastal forts of India

ByWing Commander M.S. Naravane

In The Maritime and Coastal forts of India book, author Mukund S. Naravane has described 151 forts, their importance to the various Indian rulers has been analyzed. The appendices cover some allied topics such as climate of history of the period, some thoughts on restoration, preservation and utilisation of these forts. Two new concepts add to the value of this book. One is the classification of forts into Main forts, Secondary forts and fortified outposts, which are otherwise classified into land, sea and hill forts. Second is the distinction done between maritime forts and costal forts.

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Paramparik Harit Warsa Devraya – पारंपरिक हरित वारसा देवराया

ByVinaya Ghate

Devarai means Scared Grove is a forest reserved for God. The origin, its antiquity and overall comprehensive study of Scared Grove is done by the author Dr. Vinaya Ghate in this Paramparik Harit Warsa Devraya book.

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Mahabali Shahajiraje Bhosle And His Times

ByGuruprasad Kanitkar

In 17th century, Shahajiraje Bhosle emerged as a beacon of vision, strategy, and courage. Revered as the architect of Swarajya and the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, his life is a saga of unyielding resilience and remarkable determination.
This book transcends the pages of history, Shahajiraje’s journey through ever changing political landscapes and his unparalleled service to multiple rulers.
From his valiant campaigns in the Deccan to his tumultuous relationship with the great powers of the time, Shahajiraje Bhosle’s journey is a tale of drama, intrigue and heroism.
Prepare to be inspired by the untold story of Mahabali Shahajiraje Bhosle And His Times written by Guruprasad Kanitkar.

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