The truth is:
1. Bhima Koregaon battle was between British Vs Marathas. And not between Upper Caste Vs lower caste or Dalits VS Hindus.
2. The British did not win the battle, they retreated back to Seroor.
3. In 1892, the British ceased the recruitment of Mahars into their Army, with a reason that "Mahars are not a martial race but low caste untouchables"
4. FYl, a Chitpavan Brahmin who drafted a petition to the Govt in an effort to REMOVE THE BAN on Mahar recruitment and against the reclassification of the Mahars as a non-martial race.
The purpose of these accounts are only to incite hatred against Brahmins and other hindus.
1. Bhima Koregaon battle was between British Vs Marathas. And not between Upper Caste Vs lower caste or Dalits VS Hindus.
2. The British did not win the battle, they retreated back to Seroor.
3. In 1892, the British ceased the recruitment of Mahars into their Army, with a reason that "Mahars are not a martial race but low caste untouchables"
4. FYl, a Chitpavan Brahmin who drafted a petition to the Govt in an effort to REMOVE THE BAN on Mahar recruitment and against the reclassification of the Mahars as a non-martial race.
The purpose of these accounts are only to incite hatred against Brahmins and other hindus.
Mahadev Govind Ranade, a Chitpavan Brahmin was instrumental in drafting a petition to the government aimed at lifting the ban on the recruitment of Mahars and opposing the reclassification of Mahars as a non-martial race. However, have you ever encountered any of them that recognize or even reference this significant effort?
"We are completely surrounded by the Peshwa's army and cannot hold out much longer than tonight. Many of our soldiers and officers have been killed. Send us help quickly or they will kill us by tomorrow." — Captain Staunton.
Original copy of a letter sent by Captain Staunton on the night of January 1, 1818, asking for urgent help.
Original copy of a letter sent by Captain Staunton on the night of January 1, 1818, asking for urgent help.
Stanton had clear orders to reach Pune with his army on December 31st itself but due to the sudden occurrence of the Koregaon battle, he had to delay his approach from Shirur to Pune. Even after this he tested whether he could take the rest of the army and go towards Pune for help as per the original order. But many horsemen of the Marathas were guarding the British army, while many other soldiers were in the central part on the way to Koregaon and Pune. Under such circumstances he did not think it right to dare to march towards Pune with exhausted soldiers. Hence he decided to return towards Shirur instead of going towards Pune along with the rest of the soldiers.
Many injured soldiers were kept in bullock carts and some seriously injured soldiers and officers were wrapped in blankets and placed on the shoulders of other soldiers and proceeded towards Shirur. On January 3, 1818, Captain Staunton reached Shirur with his army in the morning. Pattinson was seriously injured in the fight. After the battle his condition had deteriorated greatly. He was brought injured to Shirur but died shortly after reaching there.
Many injured soldiers were kept in bullock carts and some seriously injured soldiers and officers were wrapped in blankets and placed on the shoulders of other soldiers and proceeded towards Shirur. On January 3, 1818, Captain Staunton reached Shirur with his army in the morning. Pattinson was seriously injured in the fight. After the battle his condition had deteriorated greatly. He was brought injured to Shirur but died shortly after reaching there.
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