In Solapurche Paramparagat Vatandar Deshmukh Gharane book author Lata Aklujkar has studied the documents related to Deshmukh dynasty of Solapur and presented how this dynasty has been the best watandar in Solapur Pargana since ancient times till today.
Shivaji Maharaj gave Moropant Pingle the robes of a Peshwa. Moropant was expert in building forts and creating army. Moropant did not live long after Shivaji Maharaj. The Peshwa was held by the Moropant family until Balaji Vishwanath got the Peshwa’s robes in 1714. Swarajyache Pantapradhan Moropant Pingale was the chief advisor of Shivaji Maharaj in political matters and was a famous fighter of that time. This book is written by Dr. Sadashiv Shivade.
During the pre-British era, letters were written with the help of a boru, which was made from bamboo during british era a nibwas attached to boru in the front, due to which the font would be small. Cast letter writing with Tak started in the initial British rule, So known as Takachi Modi Patre. Documents like Purchase, mortgage, rent, birth certificate, land records, residual letter were written in such manner. It is possible to read the letters only with practice, which were not written in much neat manner. This book is very purposeful, with proper briefing given under suitable letters compiled by Mandar Lawate and Bhaswti Soman.
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.
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.
Trek the Sahyadris is about Trekking in Sahyadri region of the western ghats in Maharashtra. Author Harish Kapadia gave various topographical details like the historic forts, mountains, pinnacles, peaks, lakes, valleys, dense forests forming parts of Sahyadri. The book proves to be a practical guide for trekking routes in Sahyadris. It reveals the paths, camping places, scenic views.
In this Varaha ShreeVishnucha Tisara Avatar book, the comprehensive information about Varaha, the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu is given by author Dr. Lata Aklujkar. The concept of Avatar has a very important place in Indian culture. Even today, the religious inspiration of this boar avatar is still alive in the public mind that temples of this avatar are spread all over India. Such temples are reviewed in this book. The religious and cultural significance of this book is undoubtedly great.
Virgal i.e. hero stones becomes an important and authentic tool to inform the historical events around us. This Virgal Ek Abhyas book has tried to show that there are different types of heroes and they add value to history. A holistic examination of Virgal is given for the first time in this book by the author Dr. Lata Aklujkar. This is an attempt to write a comprehensive information about Veergal rather than writing a book with only pictures of hero stones.
While wandering, you can see many temples, idols, forts, Virgal, Gadhegal, caves, inscriptions. Beautiful idols of gods and goddesses, beautifully carved temples, forts built for the defense, inscriptions in Goa. Let’s read about it in a book Warsa Atitacha written by Shri. Pankaj Samel.
Yani Ghadavila Maharashtra book contains short biographies of legends like Dondo Karve, B.G. Ketakar, G.B. Sardar, R.B. Herwadkar and so on, who contributed a lot for the progress of modern Maharashtra. The book is written by Dr. Ganesh Raut.
