I am a linguist interested in the development of Thanjavur Marathi. Curious if anyone knows about the life of the Marathas and Maharashtrians in Thanjavur, and other parts of South India. Please enlighten me, if you are aware of books, unpublished records, manuscripts, official reports, anything that would help me complete my book on Thanjavur Maharashtrians.

Specifically interested in:

1. Marathi spoken during those times;

2. Origin and Development of Thanjavur Marathi

3. Culture and Society in the time of Maratha rule in Thanjavur

Any suggestions would be gratefully acknowledged in the book.

Kamal Keskar Sridhar
Stony Brook, NY