Question

What is the contribution of Itihasacharya V.K. Rajwade to historiography?

Answer 1

V.K. Rajwade is well-known for his Marathi writings on history, linguistics, etymology, and grammar. His contributions include the following:

1. He compiled and edited the Marathyanchya Itihasachi Sadhane into 22 volumes.
2. He was of the firm opinion that we should write our own history.
3. According to him, history should include all the aspects of past human societies. 
4. History should be collected from various sources which should be authentic in nature.
5. He believed that any description of a human event in historiography should include a balanced combination of three factors: time, space, and personalities.