Book On Thanjavur-Maratha royal family written by the young Prince of Thanjavur is available on flipkart.com
14th descendent of Thanjavur Maratha Royal family Prince Pratap Sinha Rajebhosle, also the sixth descendant of Maharaja Serfoji II and the son of Serfoji Rajah Bhosle (the elder son of Tulajendra Rajah Bhosle) has written a book on the Thanjavur-Maratha royal family that has some rare archival material in the form of photographs, illustrations and historical notes.
Titled “Contributions of Thanjavur Maratha Kings with a Brief History of Cholas and Nayakas,” the slim volume highlights the spirit of innovation that guided the monarchs in the fields of education, literature, and performing arts, among others, for more than 170 years.
The book starts with a brief biography of the warrior king Chathrapathi Shivaji, and goes on to list the achievements of the Thanjavur royal family, from their golden period, to post-Independence India.
The role played by Cholas and Nayaka kings in the history of Thanjavur and the Cauvery delta is also detailed in a separate chapter.
The book has photographs and paintings from the author’s family collection and the acclaimed Saraswati Mahal Library.
The role played by Cholas and Nayaka kings in the history of Thanjavur and the Cauvery delta is also detailed in a separate chapter.
The book has photographs and paintings from the author’s family collection and the acclaimed Saraswati Mahal Library.
In the preface, Pratap Sinha Rajebhosle, who is based in Chennai, says he was inspired to write the book after seeing the response to his Facebook page and blog on the history of Thanjavur and his own family’s role in its growth as a cradle of culture in Tamil Nadu.
the author also describes the Ancient History Of Thanjavur with Old Rare Photographs From His Collections In His Book. A Brief History Of Chatrapathi Shivaji The Great (South Campaign), His Son Chatrapathi Sambhaji Raje And His Guru Swamy Samartha Ramdass Are Also Included In His Book . The Author Also Mentions His Ansestors Contributions To His Hometown, Thanjavur And Also Their Achievements In Various Fields.The Hidden Treasures And Pride Of Sadar Mahal Palace Are Also Been Highlighted And The Book Has Been Brought Out In A Very Extraordinary Manner. Really Worth Reading It For Knowing And Gaining Information Of The Past History And Also To View The Old Photographs Of Heritage Monuments Of Thanjavur In His book.
here is the flipkart link to purchase his book,
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