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Write about the work of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj for abolition of caste distinction. |
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Answer» The following work was done by Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj in his state of Kolhapur for abolition of caste distinction: 1. He made revolutionary declaration for reservation in state of Kolhapur. 2. There were three restrictions in the caste system: inter dining, inter marriage and change of occupation. 3. Shahu Maharaj ate food from the hands of Dalit people and overthrew the restriction on inter dining. 4. He passed the Act of inter caste marriage and gave it a legal acceptance in his state. 5. He abolished ‘Balutedari System’ on 22 February, 1918 and granted permission to practice any occupation by anyone. |
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