Marathi - Latche marathi Aetihasik Lekh Part 01

SR No.: 034931
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Vidyanand Swami Srivastava
Publisher: Aietihasik Gaurava Granthmala
Publication Year: 1936
Total Pages: 148
Language: Marathi
Classification: Book_Other
File Size: 13 MB

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4. We reached Bansda in the end of January 1934 and was given opportunity to present the letter in person to His Highness. The revelation of the subject stated therein in the letter of Thakur Jaivant Sing Bahadur, was a great surprise to us. His Highness's eager response and willingness to know all about the history of his line irrespective of corroborotion or otherwise of the prevalent tradition of his House exceeded our expectation. After a few days of our stay at Bansda, a series of consultation and discussion followed one after another for several days. We frankly criticised the prevalent tradition and showed the hollowness of the claim for a descent from Patan House. Our firmness in sticking to our stand taken was very much appreciated by His Highness, the ultimate result of which was that we were asked to investigate historical data relating to the history of Bansda House. We accepted to undertake work, provided we were given a free hand and were not to be asked to write anything contrary to the findings of our investigation. Besides, for maintaining our independance we waved aside the
ion of service in the State, which in our humble opinion would have proved a check to our free thoughts and writings.
5. After search at several places we reported that unless investigations were made in the Marathi and English records kept in the Poona Daftar and the Bombay Secretariat, there was no chance to connect the broken links of the genealogy and history of the Bansda . Chaulukyas.
6. The British sense of respect for antiquity and the importance of the preservation of ancient records have resulted in the upkeep of the Peshwa Daftar at Poona, where old Marathi records . relating to the historical events of the Peshwa's times and other matters are hoarded. At the instance of Government R. B. Vad, compiled several volumes of Diaries about a quarter century ago. Government about four years ago published about 45 volumes consisting of original records with a short summary in English.
7. No private indiviuals were allowed access to these records formerly but the gate is now thrown open for genuine Historical Research Scholars. Ever since Government permitted research workers, various private individuals and States have taken advantage and
Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara Surat