Heritage Sites of Maritime Maharashtra

M. S. Naravane

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2025
• Topic: History
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040820933
• Subtopic: Historical Geography
• Index: History

First published in 2001, Heritage Sites of Maritime Maharashtra offers an in-depth exploration of 170 heritage sites located within five kilometers of Maharashtra's coast, showcasing its rich maritime tradition. From ancient ports like Sopara and Chaul to forts, temples, churches, mosques, and lighthouses, the book highlights the region's historical and cultural significance. It traces the impact of European powers, such as the Portuguese and English, on the coast's history. Enhanced with photographs, maps, and sketches, this work is invaluable for enthusiasts of India's maritime heritage and history.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Original Title Page
• Original Copyright Page
• About Maritime History Society
• Dedication.
• Foreword.
• Acknowledgements.
• Table of Contents
• List of Maps.
• List of Photographs.
• List of Figures.
• Chapter I Introduction.
• Chapter II The Geographical Portrait of the Maharashtra Coast.
• Chapter III Historical Perspective.
• Chapter IV General Information About Heritage Sites.
• Chapter V Sites in Upper Konkan.
• Chapter VI Sites in Central Konkan.
• Chapter VII Sites in Lower Konkan.
• Chapter VIII Planning A Visit.
• Appendix ì Aî A Note on Transliteration.
• Appendix ì Bî Glossary of Terms.
• Appendix ì Cî Main References.
• Appendix ì Dî A Note on Buddhist Relics at Sopara.
• Appendix ì Eî A Note on Portuguese Churches.
• Appendix ì Fî A Note on Kanhoji Angre.
• Appendix ì Gì A Note on Myths and Legends.
• Appendix ì Hî Hindu and Muslim Calendar.