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The tradition of travelling from corner to corner was prevalent in India from ancient times. Vishnubhat Godse wrote down the accounts of his journey from Maharashtra to Ayodhya and back to Maharashtra. It published a book entitled, 'Maza Pravas'. Vishnubhat travelled during times of the Indian War of Independence in 1857. He was the eyewitness for many events related to this historical event. His accounts are full of detailed descriptions of various incidences during this period, especially those about the life of Lakshmibai, the queen of Jhansi. We also get to know the nature of the Marathi language of the 18th century. This book is one of the important sources of the history of that period.

1. From where did Vishnubhat Godse travel and made an account?
   (i) Maharashtra to Goa
   (ii) Maharashtra to Ayodhya
   (iii) Maharashtra to Delhi
   (iv) Maharashtra to Madras
2. The accounts of Vishnubhat Godse gave information about which language?
   (i) Marathi
   (ii) Pali
   (iii) Hindi
   (iv) Konkani
3. Did travel during ancient times help to record historic events? Justify

Answer 1

1. Maharashtra to Ayodhya
2. Marathi
3. Traveling across regions allows one to better understand differences in culture, tradition, dialect, and other factors. If a record is kept, it will help historians understand the ancient sources of livelihood and connect the dots of the past. Vishnubhat Godse's book 'Maza Pravas,' in which he recorded all of his observations during his journey from Maharashtra to Ayodhya and back, is an example of this. It aids our understanding of the American Revolution and many other historical events. He has also provided significant information about Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, which has assisted historians in digging into the past and creating records.