Shivaji, valorised in Maharashtrian folklore as a riyasaton ka raja (the king of the smaller kingdoms/landholdings) has in turn been dismissed by contemporary historians and ‘captured’ by the extreme Hindutvawaadi (politically supremacist) right who would obscure the caste dimensions of his rise to power and especially, his coronation.
Within Maharashtra, however renowned historians from Jadunath Sarkar to GS Sardesai have analysed these aspects before comrade SA Dange and Govind Pansare introduced them so effectively in popular discourse. KHOJ, education for a plural India initiative has been democratising the learbing of social studies and history since 1994. We bring to you, here, some of this work that includes making accessible the work of historians.
Within Maharashtra, however renowned historians from Jadunath Sarkar to GS Sardesai have analysed these aspects before comrade SA Dange and Govind Pansare introduced them so effectively in popular discourse. KHOJ, education for a plural India initiative has been democratising the learbing of social studies and history since 1994. We bring to you, here, some of this work that includes making accessible the work of historians.
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Exploring the many dimensions of Shivaji’s rise and rule
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