Historicity

At the beginning of 19th Century there was political changes in Maharashtra. This period witnessed the end of Peshwa rule and beginning of British rule in Maharashtra. British rule and modern education brought some social changes in Maharashtra.

• Sati System
• political changes
• transcendental
• Society

1. Phadke Y.D., Maharashtra in 20th Century 1901-1914 Vol. I Shri Vidya Prakashan 1989 Pune (Marathi) pp.35-36.
2. Ghodke H.M., Maharashtra Gatha Rajhans Prakashan2000 Pune( Marathi) p.77.
3. Dixit Raja, Rise of middle class over Maharashtra in 19th Century Pune 2009 (Marathi) p.40.
4. Karve. C.H. First Phase of British administration over Maharashtra Vo.I, Joshi Lokhande prakashan Pune 1962 p.118.
5. Walimbe R.S., social reorganization over Maharashtra in 19th Century Vol.I, Joshi Lokhande Publication, Pune 1962 p.118.
6. Kulkarni A.R., Company Government Rajhans Prakashan, Pune, 2000, p.89.
7. Karve C.H., Op.Cit., p.22.
8. Ibid, p.23.
9. Ghodke H.M., Op.Cit., p.81.
10. Kulkarni A.R., Op.Cit., pp.89-90.