Vasudeo Sitaram Bendrey

Vasudeo Sitaram Bendrey (Marathi: , abbr. Va. Si. Bendre) (13 February 1894 – 16 July 1986) was historian, author, editor, translator and publisher in Marathi language. He is known as Bhishmacharya of Marathi History. He dedicated his work for research in Maharashtra history and wrote, edited and translated over 60 books on different history topics. He is well known for searching first known image of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Before this image, the look of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was not known to people.