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Bhawanrao 'Balasaheb' Pantpratinidhi (1868-1951) who ruled Aundh in #Maharashtra was an unusual king. His work at reforming criminals & convicts inspired V.Shantaram's acclaimed ‘Do Aankhen Barah Haath’ (1957). Balasaheb was born on 24 October 1868
#history #Marathi #films #art
#history #Marathi #films #art
Unlike rulers who tried to cling to power even when the end of British rule was evident, #BalasahebPantpratinidhi handed over the reins of the state to the people much earlier in an experiment inspired by #MahatmaGandhi. He also helped freedom fighters & revolutionaries.
In a sense, #BalasahebPantpratinidhi was among the reformist kings who tried to birth welfare states in colonial India. He was also associated with one of the most popular forms of exercises—the suryanamaskars.
Meeting Dr Jerry Losty &his wife in India, sharing the special moment with Dr Pheroza Godrej, holding TAPI collection’s catalogue written by Dr Losty, after listening to @WilliamDalrymple speak. @CSMVSmumbai always makes it special ❤️ Do go and see the exhibition @britishlibrary
The exhibition is of 19th century #CompanyPaintings from @CSMVSmumbai &TAPI collections @DalrympleWill spoke eloquently of how #British like Fraser &Impeys saw #India & had #Indian #painters create these colourful vignettes of life. So similar to #socialmedia of today @kaushiksf
