Shahu Chatraaaaapati, Maharaja of Kolhapur (1874 - 1922) was the Maratha ruler of largest princely state in Maharashtra. Adopted in 1884, vested with full ruling powers in 1894. He began policy of employing non-Brahmins in 1890s; conflict with brahmins intensified with Vedokta controversy in 1900 and nationalist terrorism in 1907-1909. Chatrapati sponsored hostels for many non-Brahmin communities in Kolhapur from 1901 to 1921. He patronized the Satyashodhak movement but finally joined Arya Samaj and set up Maratha high priest or Ksatrajagadgura in 1920. He patronized political non-Brahmin activities from 1917. Chatrapati also encouraged inter-caste marriages. // Definition The word Maharaja (also spelled maharajah) comes from the Sanskrit words maha meaning great and raja meaning king. Its use is primarily for Hindu potentates (ruler or sovereign). ... Kolhapur is a beautiful city, situated in the south west corner of Maharashtra, India. ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Chhatrapati Shivaji Stamp on Shivaji The Marāthās is a collective term referring to a group of Hindu, Marathi-speaking castes of warriors and peasants, hailing mostly from the present-day state of Maharashtra, who created a substantial empire, covering a major part of India, in the 17th and... Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र in Devanagari) is Indias third largest state in terms of area and second largest in terms of population after Uttar Pradesh. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A Brahmin (pronunciation is Brahmann) is a member of the Hindu priestly caste. ... The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the Mauve Decade, because William Henry Perkins aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that colour in fashion, and also as the Gay Nineties, under the then-current usage of the word gay which referred simply to merriment and frivolity, with no... 1900 (MCM) is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Youth hostel in Rome. ... Kolhapur is a beautiful city, situated in the south west corner of Maharashtra, India. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Arya Samaj (Aryan Society or Society of Nobles) is a Hindu reform movement in India that was founded by Swami Dayananda in 1875. ... Roman Catholic priest LCDR Allen R. Kuss (USN) aboard USS Enterprise A priest or priestess is a holy man or woman who takes an officiating role in worship of any religion, with the distinguishing characteristic of offering sacrifices. ... 1920 (MCMXX) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... Caste systems are an ancient system of social stratification or hierarchy that have existed throughout history and throughout the world, but the most well-known caste system today is the Indian Varna system. ...

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• "Cultural Revolt in a Colonial Society" by Gail Omvedt, January, 1976