V. S. Bendrey) (13 February 1894 (unverified) – 16 July 1986) was historian, author, editor, translator and publisher in Marathi language.

He also searched the actual samādhi of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj which is located in Vadhu Budruk village in Pune District, Maharashtra.

He was also member of committee of deciding the actual birth date of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj aka Shiv Jayanti formed by Government of Maharashtra in 1966.

His strive, dedication and work ethic and ability to make decisions was noticed by his superiors who recommended him to become a second level gazetted officer.

Converton who was the director of Education saw a great potential in VS Bendrey and encouraged and supported him in making the research of the history of the Maratha's as his main career.

[7] Sadhan-Chikitsa served as a concise introduction to Maratha history as well as a guide that provided the tools for conducting research in the field.

In 1938 his work and depth of knowledge in the history of Marathas was recognized by Lord Braybon who recommended that Bendrey be provided a historical research scholarship.

This scholarship provided Bendrey the opportunity to go to England and Europe, where he spent all the time he could into studying historical papers that were filed at various research institutions.

Since he was dealing with documents and  artifacts that were hundreds of years old, the prime minister of England gave him a special permission that allowed him to go over the material.

== Searching first picture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj == He was often quoted as saying that history could only be written when one had truly examined the proof's that were provided.

Bendrey was the first to prove that the picture purported to be of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was that of Ibrahim Khan and was drawn by an artist called Manuchi.

He finally released the picture to the public in an event in Pune on Shiv Jayanti in Shivaji Mandir that was arranged by Sahityacharya N. C. Kelkar.

[10][11] The coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 350 years ago holds immense significance in the religious, social, national, and constitutional domains of Maharashtra.

Historians did not have precise information about this historic event until Bendrey discovered the Sanskrit manuscript "Shivarajabhishek Prayogah" [12] written by Gagabhatta in 1943, unveiling this long-lost treasure.

Through extensive study of the grandeur and importance of the coronation ceremony, Bendrey published it in Marathi and English, making it accessible to the people of Maharashtra and beyond.

[17] At the Peshwa Daftar Bendrey took on the complicated task of Cataloging by subject and period of nearly 4 Crore historical documents written Modi script.

The Daftar in Thanjavur was also in a bad shape, the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu Shri Rajgopalachari having heard of V.S.

[18] In 1963 he joined the Mumbai Itihas mandal as Director at the same time he served as the CEO of the Maharashtra Aitihasik Parishad.

He also went to universities such as Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur,Marathwada and Nagpur to conduct conventions on Maratha history.

He also played an advisory role in the Indian historical records commission and the All India history Congress.

After his death his son Ravindra Bendrey completed the Introduction in 2003 and published the  book called “Tukaramache aparakashit abhang” V.S.

Bendrey in his lifetime also took on social issues in Indian life and took an active role in the anti-dowry movement  and tried to make people aware of how a Hindu marriage was to be conducted in the true historical ways which did not involve the taking of dowry.

Phatak, Historian D. V. Potdar, Karmaveer Bhaurav Patil, Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan, Justice Ranade, V.S.

Through adept interpretation, they preserve the essence of original texts, nurturing cross-cultural understanding and enriching the literary landscape with diverse narratives.

Their commitment to both accuracy and eloquence ensures translated works captivate audiences while upholding the Bendrey's intentions.

In the realm of translation, his dedication has kindled a vibrant exchange of ideas and stories, fostering global literary dialogue.

Bendrey's impact in book editing is profound, transforming raw historical manuscripts into polished literary gems.

With meticulous attention to detail, they refine structure, language, and coherence, elevating the reading experience.

Their expertise nurtures authors' voices while enhancing readability, ensuring every page engages and resonates.

Through their adept editorial skills, Bendrey crafts books that captivate, inform, and inspire readers.