26th July (1902) in Dalit History – Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj ordered 50% reservation for backward classes

26th July (1902) in Dalit History – Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj of Kolhapur issued orders for reservation of 50% posts in the state services for the backward classes.

Read more about Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj – 

• 24th July (1921) in Dalit History – Nabhik Students Hostel was started at Kolhapur
• 15th July (1921) in Dalit History – Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj of Kolhapur abolished the Mahar Vatan slavery
• Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj’s contribution toward Dr. Ambedkar
• Stamps issued on Shahuji Maharaj
• When Babasaheb sought Shahuji Maharaja’s financial support