Jewish Heritage of the Deccan: Mumbai, the Northern Konkan, Pune

by Kenneth X. Robbins, Pushkar Sohoni, Surendra Kumar (Photography)

The guidebook is illustrated with splendid , newly commissioned photographs by surendra kumar . it id the first such publication to describe the vestiges listed above , which are arranged according to itineraries to encourage citizens of Mumbai and pune , as well as visitors to these cities and towns of the konkan, to discover the often overlooked aspect of local history . intended as a handy reference to the Jewish presence in Maharashtra , the volume should contribute to a better appreciation of this significant aspect of Deccan history.

About the Author:

Kenneth X. Robbins is a psychiatrist based in Washington D.C, as well as a collector of south Asian art, and historian of expatriate communities in India.
Pushakar SOHONI trained as an architect and then studied indian architectural history specializing in Islamic traditions of the Deccan.

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Shilpa Rupesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a very long time, I truly enjoyed reading a book! When I saw the cover, I'd never thought I'd connect so much with it! But I must say, the sweet memories of the Jewish heritage flowing through the pages has still not left my memory! The research carried on the work is extensive and must be appreciated. Having visited the Jew Street in Kochi, my heart yearns to see the ones in Mumbai and Pune!

[Subhadeep Sarkar · Rating 4 out of 5]

These Jaico series of books on Indian Culture and Heritage are amazingly good and astutely researched.

I had a minimal idea of how the two kinds of Jews were so influential in Mumbai and neighbouring places. A little bit of a dense book with lots of names, but the stories are amazing.