Books on Murarirao Ghorpade released

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BANGALORE: Former MP and well-known wildlife photographer M Y Ghorpade said that Britishers might have been thrown out of the coun..

BANGALORE: Former MP and well-known wildlife photographer M Y Ghorpade said that Britishers might have been thrown out of the country with ease had Indian kings maintained unity among themselves.
He was speaking at a function organised to release books on his grandfather Murarirao, an eminent commander of Gooty province. The books, A Professional in Courage (Murarirao Ghorpade and 18th Century Deccan) and Saahasada Ondu Seemaa Rekhe (Murarirao and Deccan of 18th Century) were released by Ghorpade's grandchildren. Ghorpade said that rulers of Indian provinces had confined their activities to their respective provinces and this attitude had helped Britishers to expand their rule in the country.

The two books have all details of Murarirao. Many commanders, 'palegars' and leaders of villages in Karnataka had fought for their motherland without bothering about their lives. Murarirao is known for his courage and valour, he said. He said that the books not only highlight the achievements of Murarirao, but also dwell on the incidents took place during 18th century in Deccan.

Ghorpade's grandchildren Ekambar and Bahirji released the books. Ravikumar of 'Abhinava' and Pushpa Pasupathi were also present on the occasion.