NATION BUILDING IN THE NAME OF CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ
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Chhatrapati Shivaji, Nationalism, Colonial India, Print, Shivaji FestivalAbstract
Chhtrapati Maharaj was not simply a name. He stands as the symbol of Indian nationalism. His name echoes beyond the borders of Maharashtra. The public commemoration of Shivaji’s birth anniversary and coronation has been a significant festival where cultural memories came into life and people gained the spirit to stand against the British. The festival that began as a movement soon became a site of celebration where revolutionaries got blessed. The festival continues to enjoy a strong presence in Maharashtra today, but was once a source of inspiration for the commemoration of other regional heroes. This article attempts to trace the inception, spread and the manner in which it created a cultural identity for the purpose of cohesion in colonial India.
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