Question

Explain the statement with reason.

Policies adopted by Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj were progressive.

Answer 1

1. The ruler of the princely state of Kolhapur, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj supported Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s leadership, while leading the ‘Non-brahminical Movement’ in his state.
2. He made a public declaration of reservations and passed a resolution for free and compulsory primary education.
3. He also very strongly opposed the customs of ‘Rotibandi’ (restrictions on eating together), ‘Betibandi’ (restrictions on inter-caste marriage) and ‘Vyavasaybandi’ (restrictions on practicing occupations other than the ancestral occupation of one’s caste).
4. He made a law for inter-caste marriage. People in his state were permitted to choose any occupation.