200 year old legacy that lives on..........................................
200 year old battle now at the center of conflict.
Battle of 1818
British VS Maratha Peshwas at Koregaon Bhima
Dalit Mahar soldiers join the British troops in their fight. 50 percent of soldiers in Britsh troops were from the Dalit community chiefly Mahars.
Dalit Mahar soldiers played a important role in the defeat of Maratha Peshwas.
2018 marks 200 years of battle between the Dalit Mahars and Maratha Peshwas.
The battleground at Koregaon Bhima is a landmark for Dalits in India.
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