1/n I had a fact check for @sumanthraman , couldn't respond for lack of time. Some clarity in this thread or his allegations that Marathas destroyed Shringeri.
He may respond should he have enough substance. @ShivaniGupta_5 tagging you as you were the anchor.
He may respond should he have enough substance. @ShivaniGupta_5 tagging you as you were the anchor.
https://twitter.com/CNNnews18/status/1470743228194373635
2/n This all story majorly got popularized after the mockery of History that BN Pande did. I'm sure @sumanthraman is aware whom I'm talking about. If not, I'll supply details for that too (check his paper AUrangzeb and Tipu Sultan)
Anyways let's bust your myth.
Read on.
Anyways let's bust your myth.
Read on.
3/n They were the Pindaris, mercenaries who had devastated Shringeri. They were freebooters.
In fact as per the primary sources Peshwa Madhawaro was badly anguished.
In fact as per the primary sources Peshwa Madhawaro was badly anguished.
4/n According to Dr. A. K.Shastry,the editor of The Records of the Sringeri Dharmasamsthana:
"However Peshwa Madhavrao Narayan conducted an enquiry & ordered Parasuram Bhau to give compensation & return the looted articles to the Matha."
What next?
"However Peshwa Madhavrao Narayan conducted an enquiry & ordered Parasuram Bhau to give compensation & return the looted articles to the Matha."
What next?
5/n Parasuram replied positively.
The Peshwa's letters reveal that he was deeply interested in giving compensation to the Matt. (Dr Sastry Paraphrased)
The Peshwa's letters reveal that he was deeply interested in giving compensation to the Matt. (Dr Sastry Paraphrased)
6/n Dr Sastry quoted:
"The positive reply from Parasuram Bhau to the Peshwa would form an impression that the foolish plunder of Sringeri was not due to any deliberate intention on his part, but a result of the predatory habits of the Pindaris in his contingent."
"The positive reply from Parasuram Bhau to the Peshwa would form an impression that the foolish plunder of Sringeri was not due to any deliberate intention on his part, but a result of the predatory habits of the Pindaris in his contingent."
7/n Dear @sumanthraman pleas check
"The Records of the Sringeri Dharmasamsthana, pages 171-72"
I can go on to write and write but am in lack of time right now. Perhaps someday I can tell you complete story of how myth of Tipu the freedom fighter etc was created.
Shubhratri!
"The Records of the Sringeri Dharmasamsthana, pages 171-72"
I can go on to write and write but am in lack of time right now. Perhaps someday I can tell you complete story of how myth of Tipu the freedom fighter etc was created.
Shubhratri!
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