D. B. Parasnis: The Indefatigable Collector Who Revolutionized Maratha History
How D.B. Parasnis's obsession with rare manuscripts and Mughal art transformed our understanding of the Maratha Empire
How D.B. Parasnis's obsession with rare manuscripts and Mughal art transformed our understanding of the Maratha Empire
Each time a new discovery of historical material was reported to him, Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade would personally travel to the place mostly on foot.
Excerpts from an 1891 book describing the profound social life of the 11th century village of Kelambakam located between Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.