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      Important facts about Bhima Koregaon Battle

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      Bhima Koregaon Battle

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      Bhima Koregaon Battle

      • A battle was fought in Bhima Koregaon, a district in Pune.
      • The battle was between the Peshwa forces and the British on January 1, 1818.
      • The British army, comprised mainly of Dalit soldiers.
      • The British troops defeated the Peshwa army.

      Significance of Battle

      • The victory was seen as a win against caste-based discrimination and oppression.
      • The victory in the battle over Peshwas gave dalits a victory against caste-based discrimination and oppression and sense of identity.
      • Since the Peshwas, who were Brahmins, were seen as oppressors of Dalits, the victory of the Mahar soldiers over the the Peshwa force is seen as Dalit assertion.
      • On 1 January 1927, B.R. Ambedkar visited the memorial obelisk erected on the spot which bears the names of the dead including nearly two dozen Mahar soldiers.
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      • Bhima Koregaon Case
        • The Bhima Koregaon case dates back to January 1, 2018, which marked the 200th anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle.
        • The event was organised to celebrate the victory of the Mahars in the British army as soldiers against Peshwa’s army.
        • During the anniversary, riots happened.
        • Several people arrested during the investigation, which included some human rights activists. 
      • Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) has called for release of Bhima Koregaon activists.

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