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Introduction
The Maharana Mewar Historical Publications Trust is a subsidiary trust of the
Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation. It came into existence, under the
guidance of His Late Highness Maharana Bhagwat Singhji, in the early 1970's.
The main objectives of the Trust are to encourage research work in areas
as diverse as Indian history, culture, indigenous languages and literature.
Young and aspiring writers are sponsored and financial assistance is also
bestowed. The Trust publishes books of works which are not necessarily
commercially viable but are of permanent value which uplift and enlighten
society. Written works even in the form of pamphlets and periodicals are
published. Lectures, discourses and seminars are also encouraged. This
trust has financed the publishing of new work, and also re-issued important
books (that had gone out of print), so as to make them readily available
to scholars. The maintenance and dissemination of Indian culture is the
primary focus of the Trust.
The Trust oversees seven categories of writings.
A. Own Publications - These books have been commissioned by the Trust.
Primarily in Rajasthani, they cover a diverse range of topics. These include
books on history, Yoga, treatises by famous historic personalities and
Islamic poetry. Since its inception in 1980, the Trust under this division
has published over 35 volumes.
B. Financial Assistance offered for the Publication of Books - When books
already underway run into financial trouble, the trust can step in to offer
assistance. The criteria are stringent. The Books must be deemed worthy
and should be seen to benefit the public at large. The subject of these
books should also relate to local issues - Rajasthan should be the main
focus. The Trust has thus far subsidised over 70 publications.
C. Financial Assistance for Research Works - offers aid to scholars who
have written on assorted topics related to Rajasthan and Mewar particularly.
History, architecture, paintings and even research work on botany has been
published under the Trusts patronage. Since 1970, 12 papers have been issued.
D. Financial Aid for presentation of papers in National and International
Forums - scholars from Udaipur in particular, and Rajasthan in general
have been subsidised whence attending conferences and seminars outside
their cities. Medical conferences, Geographical seminars, Biochemist meetings,
Ethnological conferences are some examples in the vast scope of symposia
already covered. Since 1983, 21 persons have been subsidised to attend
seminars in countries ranging from Germany to UK, Hungary, Japan and India.
E. Poster Publications - Posters have also been printed under the auspices
of the Trust. Salient features of life among the people of Mewar are the
subjects - the family tree of the rulers of Mewar, posters of Lord Ganesha,
posters of Maharana Pratap are some examples. Since 1987, 10 batches of
posters have been printed by the Trust.
F. Shri Mewar Vijay Panchang Published - since 1988, the Shri Mewar Vijay
Panchang has undergone 12 re-prints. An entire category is devoted to the
upkeep of this treatise.
G. Annual Calendar - a calendar with a particular theme is published every
year. The publications first commenced in 1987, and since then, the themes
have documented the incumbents of the House of Mewar, in culturally motivating
photographic splendour. Some prominent examples are - Crest of the House
of Mewar and the four Maharanas in the 20th century, Eklingji and the five
prominent religious places of Mewar, distinguished warriors who fought
for the honour of Mewar, genealogical Tree of the Sun Dynasty, and Coins
used in the former State of Mewar.
Click 
for the Catalogue of Publications of the Maharana Mewar Historical Publications
Trust.
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