The book depicting the Bhopal’s history Bhopal– Ek Etihaasik Darpan (1000 Years History), was released here on Thursday during a national seminar jointly by the Aadarsh Pvt ltd and Akhil Bhartiya Bhasha Sahitya Sammelan, Bhopal. The book is written by Senior Author, Poet and Writer Satish Chaturvedi.
The book contains the history of Bhopal right from the beginning, i.e., the contribution of Sanchi in the worldwide promotion of Buddha Religion, the golden era of arts & literature, the dynasty of King Bhoj, the construction of Bhojpal city by King Udayaditya and Shyamli, world’s first and the largest dam ‘Bhojtaal’, Bhopal’s first Sanskrit University, Reconstruction of Bhopal (1672-1728), importance of Bhopal being the centre point of India, the various rulers Yaar Muhhamad Kha, Faiz Muhhamad Kha, Hayyat Muhhamad Kha, Kudasia Begum, Shahjahan Begum, Nawab Hammidullah Kha and many more.
The chief guest for the occasion was Honorable Babulaal Jain, Vice President, Madhya Pradesh Planning Commission. While Guest of Honor included Pandit Sambhu Dayal Guru, Historian, Prof Suresh Mishra, Secretary, Itihaas Parishad, Govind Sharma, Author, Mahesh Shrivastava, Senior Journalist, Virendra Singh, Poet and Author, SS Asthana, Editor, First Post.
Honorable Babulaal Jain, Vice President, Madhya Pradesh Planning Commission, seemed very satisfied with the contents of the book and said, “Being the resident of Bhopal since a very long, I feel very privileged to have a book like this, who guides us about the actual facts, history and information about the city. I am thankful to the author for giving us such a gem.”
Satish Chaturvedi, senior author, poet and writer, whispered a few words about the book and said, “It is my responsibility to acknowledge citizens about their city’s history, its origin and its rulers. The book elucidates the city of Bhopal from every angle whether it is the connection of Buddha religion, different dynasties ruled over the city or the political tenure of Shankar Dayal Sharma.”