Book Launched.... "Lohgarh: The Largest Fort Of The World" Translated in Marathi language By- Jayaram Sitaram Pawar

Res. Gor-Banjara Brothers & Sisters,          

    Jay Sewalal.. Jay Lakhi Ray

   I am extremely glad to inform you that after reading the English copy, "LOHGARH" (The largest fort of the world) originally written by Gagandeep Singh and two other colleagues and published by Hariyana Academy of History & Culture. I have also read this book translated in Marathi by- Hon. Jayram Sitaram Pawar.  In this book, Researcher has established the "Lohgarh" Fort as the largest fort of the world. It lies sandwiched between Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, over a vast area of 7000 acres on undulated land of the Daber Hills. This is his  an extremely strategic site in military terms Gor-Banda Singh Bahadur occupied this fort in 1710 and declared it as the first Khalsa  Rajdhani. From here Banda Singh fought three major wars against the Mughal Emperors from  1710 to 1713.     
          

   Extensive survey of literature reveals that the  idea to raise Lohgarh Fort in the hilly area was conceived by Guru Hargobind Sahib and executed by the later Silkih Gurus with the help of the Vanjara (Gor) community under the leadership of Lakhi Rai Vanjara. The Haryana government is developing the site in a major way as a tribute to the great hero who belongs to Gor Banjara community and pay tributes and homage to Banda Singh Bahadur. This volume/ book is an extreme attempt to correct a major distortion in our history as well as a tribute to a great son of India who belongs to Banjara community. Therefore this book mostly enabled to raise the conscience of entire Gor-Banjara community of the world. It is wonderful and unexpected courageous history  found in this book .

   In addition to this I would like to say,  Maharana Partap, Shivaji and Banda Singh Bahadur are among the great heroes who resisted and opposed the subjugation of India by foreign Invaders. For Haryana, Banjara, Banda Singh Bahadur has special importance because, he had his capital in this region. The Fort of Lohgarh is perhaps among the greatest forts of the world. The campaign to capture it kept the mighty Mughal Empire engaged for six long years, a campaign that eventually destroyed the Mughal army. drained their treasury and shattered their economy.

  The region that forms Haryana has been the epicenter of important events in India's history. It is the cradle of India's rich civilizational heritage. The unfolding of the historical facts related to the great hero, Banda Singh and The Lohgarh Fort is bound to make all Haryanvis and Banjaras proud.  In our effort to pay our humble tribute to Banda Bahadur the Hariyana Government has planned to set up at Lohgarh, a memorial and a befitting museum and school of material arts. Several other projects are also planned for Lohgarh and the region around it. 

 I am glad to know that the Haryana Academy of History and Culture has published this book in English  namely , "Lohgarh : The World's Largest Fort" authored by Shri Gagandeep Singh, conducted extensive surveys and research in the area and come out with several important new facts about Lohgarh Fort.

   I am sure this volume will fill the critical gap in the history of Haryana's rich legacy. I hope it will prove useful not just for the students of history, but also for those who are interested in reading about our brave legacy and great heritage. 

    In addition to this, Being Deputy Collector and having a tremendous and challanging job of administrative service in Govt.Of Maharashtra, Hon. Jayram Pawar has made a great effort to translate this great English book into Marathi language. Translating a book is a daunting task and he has excessively highlighted the self esteem of Gor-Banjara community. Through this book he has made the task of rekindling the power of our community.  Such type of your writing can be done continuously by him from the perspective of Banjara community. Because of his efforts, the Gor- Banjara community of Maharashtra will read and identify the new untold  history of Gor- Banjara community from his book. So far in  the history of Banjara community, the book publication programme had organized in Mumbai  at grand  scale and  it  has certainly enabled Gor Banjaras  literary movement  getting more stronger in future. 

  I appeal to all  Maharashtrian Gor-Banjaras, especially this book has been translated in Marathi language  by Hon. Jairam Pawar only  for you. Read this book and be acquainted with the heroism of Gor-Banjara from glorious history. 

This book is available on the following online web portal viz. amazon, shopclues ,flipcart  and bluerosepublisher.

  Wishing Hon. Jayram Pawar Saheb all  the best... for literary work in future for Gor-Banjara community.

  I indeed congratulate Pawar Sir from my core of heart for putting Gor-Banjara's  heroism for humanity from the golden  pages of Gor-Babjara's incandecent and splendid history. 

                               With warm Regards,  

    Dinesh Sewa Rathod (Prof.in English)  
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