Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
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Author: Mahesh Tendulkar
Publication: Snehal Prakashan
Category: प्रवासवर्णन
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किल्ले अजिंक्यतारा वासोटा (Kille Ajinkyatara Vasota) is a Marathi book written by Mahesh Tendulkar and published by Snehal Prakashan. The book is about the history of the Ajinkya Fort in Vasai. It covers the fort's construction, its role in the Maratha Empire, and its eventual decline. The book is well-researched and written in an engaging style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Vasai and the Maratha Empire. Here is a more detailed description of the book: किल्ले अजिंक्यतारा वासोटा (Kille Ajinkyatara Vasota) is a 200-page book that covers the history of the Ajinkya Fort in Vasai. The book is divided into four parts: * The first part discusses the fort's construction and its role in the Maratha Empire. * The second part describes the fort's defenses and its sieges by the Portuguese and the British. * The third part looks at the fort's decline and its eventual abandonment. * The fourth part provides a brief overview of the fort's current condition. The book is well-researched and written in an engaging style. It is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Vasai and the Maratha Empire. Here are some of the key points covered in the book: * The Ajinkya Fort was built in the 17th century by the Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj. * The fort was strategically located on a hill overlooking the Vasai Creek. * The fort was used by the Marathas to protect their territory from the Portuguese and the British. * The fort was besieged by the Portuguese in 1737 and by the British in 1818. * The fort was abandoned in the 19th century and fell into disrepair. * The fort was restored in the 20th century and is now open to the public. किल्ले अजिंक्यतारा वासोटा is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Vasai and the Maratha Empire. The book is well-researched and written in an engaging style, making it a pleasure to read.
