Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Historian G.B. Mehendale, Maratha History Expert, Dies at 78
G.B. Mehendale, a historian who knew a lot about the Maratha era and Shivaji Maharaj, has passed away.
He was an expert in several languages, including Persian, English, and Marathi.
Mehendale was known for his detailed research and books about Shivaji and the Peshwas.
He also worked as a war correspondent during the 1971 Bangladesh War.
His works were based on thorough research of original documents.
Many people respected his historical scholarship.
Historian G.B. Mehendale, an authority on Maratha history, passed away at 78.
He was an expert on the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Peshwas.
Mehendale was fluent in multiple languages, including Persian and German.
His notable works included Shivaji: His Life and Times and Shivcharitra.
Mehendale was a war correspondent during the 1971 Bangladesh War.
- Who
- Gajanan Bhaskar Mehendale, historian and Maratha scholar
- What
- Passed away due to a heart attack
- When
- Wednesday evening, September 17
- Where
- Pune
- Why
- Due to a heart attack
- Name
- Gajanan Bhaskar Mehendale
- Known For
- Expertise on Maratha history and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Died
- September 17, Pune
- Age
- 78
- Notable Works
- Shivaji: His Life and Times; Shivcharitra
- Education
- Postgraduate degree from SPPU
- Languages
- Persian, English, French, German, Marathi (Modi script)
