Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Introduction to Forts in Maharashtra Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Introduction to Forts in Maharashtra
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Module 1: Identification of the Forts
- a Background, definition & History of Forts.
- b Architectural History of forts
- c Types & significance of Forts
Module 2: Historical Forts in Maharashtra
- a Study of the main Forts in Maharashtra- Shivneri, Raighad, Pratapghad, Purandar, Torna, Panhalghad, Sinhghad, Devgiri
- b Janjira, Sidhudurg, Vijaydurg, Kolaba, Suvarndurg.
- c Importance of Forts to Build Swarajya of Chattrapatti Shivaji Maharaj
Reference Books
- 1 M. S, Naravane, Forts of Maharashtra, A.P.H. Publication Corp. 1995.
- 2 Dr. Sanjay Indare, Maharashtra-The Land of Forts, Marathidesha foundation,2025,
- 3 Forts of Maharashtra , Centre for culture resources and training, 2015.
- 4 Rupesh Madkar, Fort of Marathawada, Nation press Publication,
- 5 Shikha Jain-Author, Rima Hooja -Editor-Author, Strongholds of Western India:The Forts of Maharashtra, Aryan Book International, 2021.,
- 6 Milind Gunaji, Mystical, Magical Maharashtra, Papular Publication, 2021.
- 7 Milind gunaji, Offbeat Track in Maharashtra-A traval guide, Papular Publication ltd., 2010.
- 8 Harish Kapdia, Trek the Sahyadri, Merven Techonology Publication.
- 9 Koval Santh, Western Ghat, 2023.
- 10 A. J. T. Johnsing, Walking the Western Ghats, Oxford University Press India,2015.
- 11 Subhash Kulkarni (editor), Forts of India, M. R. M. Publication, 2024.
- 12 Akshay Joshi, The Land of Kesari-22 Forts of Maharashtra, Kinal editor, 2021.
- 13 Surendra Sahai, Fort and Palace of India, Prakash Book publication, 2011.
- 14 Dr. M. S. Narvane, The Meritime and Coastal Forts of India, Merven Techonology Publication, 2011.
- 15 Tarun Chopra, Royal Palaces of India, Prakash Book Publication, 2013.
- 16 K. Jaiswal, Historical Forts of India, Gyaan Geeta Publication, 2025.
- 17 Pramod M. Mande, Aniket A. Yadav, Forts and Palaces in India, Aniket Enterprises, 2020.
- 18 A. P. Singh, Forts and Fortification in India, Agam Kala Prakashan, 1993.
- 19 Amit Baig, Mishty Maharaja:Forts and Palaces of India, Vendome Publication, 2012.
- 20 Shivaji B. Shinde, Dattatraya Harpale, Assessment of Tourism Potential of Major Forts In Pune, Maharashtra, Scholars Press, 2019.
- 21 Virginia Fass, The Forts of India, Harper Collins Publication Ltd, 1986.
- 22 Harshal Tare, Proud History of Forts in Maharashtra, Greenleaf star press International Publication, 2020.
- 22 Kedarnath M. Phalke, Forts Architecture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Anand Limaye, Sanganak Publication, 2024.
- 23 Sachin Kanitkar, Maratha- Historical Story of Forts in Maharashtra, Manorama Publication, 2008.