Book titled Contributions of Thanjavur Maratha Kings written by Prince Pratap Sinh RajeBhosle (Second edition) Releasing soon

Rare photograph of Big temple taken in 1880's

We are happy to announce the release of the second edition of our book titled,Contributions Of Thanjavur Maratha Kings with a brief history of Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj,Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj,Swami Samartha Ramdas, Cholas , Nayakas and Indian Classical art- Bharatanatyam.The first of its kind which includes a brief history of the eminent kings of Maharashtra and Tamilnadu apart from Thanjavur Maratha Scholar Kings.Rare unknown facts and photographs which were not brought out and unseen has been included  with prior permissions.Literary activities,Dance (Bharathnatyam) and music (Carnatic) during the Thanjavur Maratha reign with the history of Tanjore Maratha Royal family and rare photographs from their collections and their accomplishments till date  has been included. Apart from these, King Serfoji ll's travelogue to the North (Kasi Yatra, Calcutta), Arcot Nawab's visit to Thanjavur Palace during King serfoji's reign and King Serfoji ll's accomplishments in various fields including Administration, Judiciary, arm force, trade, ship building etc has been included. Rare photographs of Kanchi Mahaperiyava associated with Thanjavur palace and Kanchi Mutt's history associated with Thanjavur has also been included.There are 200+ rare photographs included in the book  with unique history written. The book will be release/launch in December 2017 and will be  available worldwide (online sales of hardcopy and e-book). And we thank our people for their support, through out our journey.

King Serfoji ll renovated Brahadeshwara temple.He  installed lightning rods on the vimanam (tower)of the Brihadeeswarar temple.He also commissioned artists to paint murals and frescoes on the temple walls and ceiling.As a patron of inscriptions,he had the history of the Bhosle dynasty inscribed on the south western wall of the Brahadeshwara Temple.It is considered to be the lengthiest inscription in the world.