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Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade Quotes

1863–1926 India

Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade (24 July 1863 – 31 December 1926) was an Indian historian.

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if European scholars and historians are truthfully interested in the pursuit of knowledge, they will learn Marathi and read my books.

Marathi is today the language of a conquered people which is why it is neglected so thoroughly. Had it been the language of a ruling and independent nation, it would have been carefully studied even by Westerners and the fame of Marathi writers would have spread on the continent of Europe.

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