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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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Adnyat Panipat – अज्ञात पानिपत

ByManoj Dani

The Marathas were the last indigenous empire-builders of India. They leapt into prominence suddenly and swiftly, but the rapid expansion of their empire was arrested by the defeat at the third battle of Panipat on 14 January 1761. Unfortunately, the authentic, comprehensive and analytical scholarly accounts of this momentous battle are woefully short in number. This work in the Marathi language fills the gap. Specifically, this monograph provides the in-depth information on the following topics for the first time :
– Partition of India in 1757 and the rise of the Afghan nation
– Sabaji Patil Shinde and his brave deeds
– New details about the battle of Barari and how Dattaji Shinde fought the Afghans and Rohillas
– Why did the Marathas position their artillary on top of the Jama Masjid in Delhi?
– What was the total expenditure of Sadashivrao Bhau?
– Sadashivrao Bhau’s valor while in conversation with the Afghan diplomats
– The Kohinoor diamond would have been in Pune, if …
Many such unknown facts are explored in depth in this Adnyat Panipat book written by Manoj Dani. A must-read for any history lover!

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Shri Shivbharat – श्री शिवभारत

ByKavindra Paramanand

Shri Shivbharat is written by Kavindra Paramanand in Sanskrut and translated in Marathi by S.M. Divekar. This is a original source of study of the history of Chhatrapti Shri Shivaji Maharaj.

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Shivaji The Great Guerrilla

ByCol. R. D. Palsokar

Shivaji The Great Guerrilla is a Comprehensive and objective biographical study of the Shivaji Maharaj. This book provides a powerful critical analysis of Shivajis strategic tactics of guerrilla warfare and the judicious principles implemented in battle.
Author Col. R.D. Palsokar has written this book primarily for the Defence Services officers who wish to study the strategy and tactics of Shivaji Maharaj. Overall this is a unique book written by army person studying the techniques of guerrilla war of Shivaji Maharaj.

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Itihasatil Navalkatha Bhag-2 – इतिहासातील नवलकथा भाग २

ByDr. Avinash Sowani, Madhukar V. Sowani

This is a collection of stories from Maratha history. In this Itihasatil Navalkatha Bhag-2 book, there are stories of many heroes, diplomats and soldiers who performed extraordinary feats. Characteristic of this book are these stories adorned with various aspects of prowess, bravery, self-respect, loyalty to the state, sacrifice and ingenuity.
This historical novel is a must-read for every one, telling the interesting, compelling story of Maratha history from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the end of the Peshwa period. Each story has accompanying pictures and information. M.V. Sowani and Avinash M. Sowani has written this book.

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Itihasatil Navalkatha Bhag-1 – इतिहासातील नवलकथा भाग १

ByDr. Avinash Sowani, Madhukar V. Sowani

This is a collection of stories from Maratha history. In this Itihasatil Navalkatha Bhag-1 book, there are stories of many heroes, diplomats and soldiers who performed extraordinary feats. Characteristic of this book are these stories adorned with various aspects of prowess, bravery, self-respect, loyalty to the state, sacrifice and ingenuity.
This historical novel is a must-read for every one, telling the interesting, compelling story of Maratha history from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the end of the Peshwa period. Each story has accompanying pictures and information. M.V. Sowani and Avinash M. Sowani has written this book.

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Pant Amatya Bawada Daptar – पंत अमात्य बावडा दप्तर भाग १ व २

ByKeshav Govind Sabnis

Pant Amatya Bawada Daptar Part 1 & 2 is a collection of important, historical, authentic documents from Gaganbawda Jahagiri in Kolhapur district. Letters of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rajaram Maharaj, Shivaji Maharaj (Kolhapur), Sambhaji Maharaj (Kolhapur), Maharani Tarabai, Hukumatpanah Ramchandrapant Amatya, Bhagwantrao Amatya are in this collection. This important book which reveals the political history of Maharashtra from 1660 to 1748 A.D. has been edited by Keshav Govind Sabnis. Originally published in 1937-38 in 2 parts and now combined into one book.

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Trek the Sahyadris

ByHarish Kapadia

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.

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ShivPratap DinVishesh – शिवप्रताप दिन विशेष

ByUday Sankhe

ShivPratap DinVishesh book is the compilation of the day-by-day events in the lifetime of Shivaji Maharaj, from 1st January to 31st December. Tithi, Shak, Sanvatsar and day of the week of that dates are also mentioned by the author Uday Sankhe for easy reference. Each event in the life of Shivaji Maharaj has been majorly penned into a book form. Such is the inspiration of his life events. This book lists out the day–wise events related to Shivaji Maharaj, making it an easy reference of the diary of events. Reference is given to each and every event.

Dnyat Adnyat Pune – ज्ञात अज्ञात पुणे

BySuprasad Puranik

पुणे हे ऐतिहासिक शहर आहे. शिवाय इथला नमुनेदार पुणेरी माणूस, खाद्यसंस्कृती, मंदिरे, सण-उत्सव-परंपरा, जुन्या वास्तू, संग्रहालये, कट्टाजीवन अशी शहराची अनेक वैशिष्ट्ये आहेत. भारताची शान असलेल्या या शहराबद्दल ‘पुणे तेथे काय उणे’ असे बोलले जाते. परंतु आजही यातील काही वारसास्थळे ज्ञात तर काही अज्ञात आहेत. या ठिकाणांची ज्ञात-अज्ञात माहिती मांडण्याचा हा प्रयत्न लेखक सुप्रसाद पुराणिक यांनी ज्ञात अज्ञात पुणे या पुस्तकरूपाने केला आहे.

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