Dharwad

Contents: Foreword. 1. Introduction. 2. Names of Dharwad. 3. Hills and Geology. 4. Water Bodies. 5. Chronology. 6. Adil Shahis. 7. Peshwas. 8. Mughals and Tipu Sultan. 9. The British. 10. Collectors Compound. 11. Dharwar Municipal Office. 12. Education. 13. Missionaries. 14. Southern Maratha Railways. 15. Fort. 16. Cantonment. 17. Suburbs of Dharwar. 18. Jail and Mental Asylum. 19. D C Nagar. 20. Saptapur. 21. Extensions. 22. New Market. 23. Banks. 24. Gymkhana . 25. Gardimane. 26. Royal Celebrations. 27. Honorary Titles. 28. Wrought Iron. 29. Necropolis. 30. Bhusgali. 31. Theosophical Society. 32. Transportation. 33. Orchards. References.

 

‘Dharwad’ written by  Rekha Shettar brings out the forgotten glory of the city Dharwad. The book begins with the genesis of the name of the city ‘Dharwad’, followed by a journey into various events and ideologies that shaped it. It also conducts an in-depth investigation into the villages and towns that comprise Dharwad. This gives the reader a complete understanding of the natural and man-made wonders bringing it fame. Delving deeper, the book explores the region’s cultural heritage, rustic architecture, transportation modes and finer nuances that have transformed the city.

 

Through this book, Shettar captures the essence of the region and everything it has witnessed over the past 1,500 years into a compelling story that can be cherished for generations to come.