Architecture of Bhoslas of Nagpur (In 2 Volumes)

The book gives a vivid picture of the style of architecture of the Bhoslas of Nagpur resembling, to that of the palace and Wadas of rulers and chiefs of Satara in Maharashtra. But so far as the characteristic feature layouts, and motif are concerned the Satara styles it self can be termed as a off-shoot of the later-Mughals in the Deccan. When, Raja Raghuji-I (1730-1755 A.D.) of Nagpur, he found the political situation quite congenial he paid due attention to the development of the capital city of Nagpur. They were lovers of art and Architecture, which is reflected in their buildings, gardens and palaces. I was enamoured with marvel at the Architecture of Bhoslas and I was influenced by its intensity. Moreover no research was taken up so far on the Architecture of Bhoslas. This inspired me to work on this subject. The interior of the palace and Wadas display their affinity towards religious practice and rituals. The Bhosla religious practice and rituals. The Bhosla Rajas were no doubt staunch Hindus, but they were tolerant towards Islam and Muslim, saints and savant. The emphasis is laid here that a beautiful design of art and architecture with layout of the city done during the Bhosla was specially planned during the regime of Reghuji – II. The Architecetural supremacy of Raghuji –II was suprede. Around 443 Temples were constructed by the Bhosla rulers. During his rule out of it, the largest 98 Temples were built. Some of these Temples are icely elevation sections etc. in this book. It was Raghuji – II who was the first Planner to develop the massive Town into architectural design during his regime. Before him it contained only 12 hamlets of small sizes called as ‘Rajapur Barsa’. The political history and data on socio economic conditions of the Bhosla state for Nagpur is elaborated, besides examining the prevailing trends in the art and architecture of this dominion. The survey maps of the sites, mouments, plans and drawings are the unique feature of this book. All these first hand material have been included in this work to acquaint scholars and researchers with the grandeur of the Bhosla monuments.