Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade
Itihasacharya Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade | |
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Rajwade on a 2003 commemorative stamp | |
| Born | 24 July 1863 Raigad, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Died | 31 December 1926 (aged 63) Dhule, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Nationality | British India |
| Occupation(s) | historian, writer, commentator, orator |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Deccan College |
| Academic work | |
| Notable works | Marathyanchya Itihasachi Sadhane (Sources of the History of Marathas) |
Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade (24 July 1863 – 31 December 1926) was an Indian historian, known for his work on the history of the Maratha Empire. He pioneered research into the Empire by visiting hundreds of villages across India and gathering thousands of historical documents, especially family records. He also founded the Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal, a research institute, at Pune in 1910.
His students include historians like Datto Vaman Potdar, Vasudeo Sitaram Bendrey and G. H. Khare.
The historian, Ram Sharan Sharma says: "With his unadulterated passion for research, V.K. Rajwade went from village to village in Maharashtra in search of Sanskrit manuscripts and sources of Maratha history; which were published in twenty-two volumes."
The Indian History Congress created the Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade Award for lifelong service and contribution to Indian history.