"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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in Remembering Vishvanath Kashinath Rajwade: The Maharashtra Historian Extraordinaire 03 Nov 2021
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Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade
Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade (24 July 1863 – 31 December 1926) was an Indian historian.
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