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Eklavya’s autobiography

Wittingly and unwittingly, Dwijs created the myth of Eklavya, who was not a killer or a cheat like the others they worship. He represented the deprived sections of society and unmasked the cruelty of the Dwijs. So, who was Eklavya? What was his story? Rajkishore has the answers

 


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The Case for Bahujan Literature

Mahishasur: A people’s hero

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The Common Man Speaks Out

Jati ke Prashn Par Kabir

About The Author

Rajkishore

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