In the state of Kolhapur, _____ did substantial work for the abolition of caste distinction.
In the state of Kolhapur, _____ did substantial work for the abolition of caste distinction.
The correct option is B Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj
Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj started separate hostels in Kolhapur for students from the Maratha,
Lingayat, Panchal, Jain, Muslims, Shimpi, Devadnya, Vaishya, Dhor-Chambhar and
Nabhik communities and the Miss Clark Boarding especially for the students from
the untouchable (socially quarantined) communities. He offered scholarships to the needy
and intelligent students from the backward castes so that they could continue
their education. He made primary education compulsory and free for all in his
Princely State. His royal decree held up the cause of women’s education. To
abolish untouchability, he stopped the cruel system followed by many institutions
to hold separate schools for the upper and lower castes in 1919.
Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj started separate hostels in Kolhapur for students from the Maratha, Lingayat, Panchal, Jain, Muslims, Shimpi, Devadnya, Vaishya, Dhor-Chambhar and Nabhik communities and the Miss Clark Boarding especially for the students from the untouchable (socially quarantined) communities. He offered scholarships to the needy and intelligent students from the backward castes so that they could continue their education. He made primary education compulsory and free for all in his Princely State. His royal decree held up the cause of women’s education. To abolish untouchability, he stopped the cruel system followed by many institutions to hold separate schools for the upper and lower castes in 1919.
