The Nawabs Of Savanur

Formerly Professor and Head of the Department of History in the University of Poona, Dr. K.N. Chitnis has been engaged in historical research all these years. He is a well-known history scholar and has produced a number of research books on history, the last but one being the Glimpses of Maratha Socio-Economic History published by M/w Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi. This has earned the remark of the reviewer in The Indian Historical Review that the work presents “ a new conceptual framework and analytical thrust” to the subject matter. His writings have also attracted comments from foreign scholars. He has specialized in the medieval history of India, particularly of South India. His main interest is in the socio-economic field. Among his other books, mention may be made of Keladi Polity, Medieval Indian History The Nawabs of Savanur and Research Methodology in History. He has also edited some books such as Savanur Nawabs: Historical Documents and Shivaji-Mallammaji Samarotsava. Besides English he knows Sanskrit, Kannada, Marathi and Hindi languages and also the Modi script. He has a cursory acquaintance with Persian in respect of administrative and economic matters. He has attended a number of national and international seminars and conferences.