Question

What was the contribution of Shahu Maharaj in the Dalit Movement?

• A. Abolishment of intercaste dining.
• B. Abolishment of intercaste marriage.
• C. Abolishment of Balutedar system.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Intercaste dining, intercaste marriage and Balutedary system were the three restrictions imposed by the caste system. They forbid the so-called lower castes to dine, marry or indulge in occupations of the so-called upper-caste. Shahu Maharaj abolished all these practices in the state of Kolhapur and freed the Dalit from their social bondings.