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caste and criticizing the insulting names imposed on certain communities. Phule rejects both the mythological concept of 'Parampurush' and the theory of
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warriors as valiant heroes and original rulers of India. Phule humanizes the conflicts between Aryans and non-Aryans, rejecting fantastical mythological tales and introducing a more plausible historical narrative.This criticism stemmed mostly from his
Protestant Christian leanings and missionary
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holds a significant place in the history of the movement against cultural hegemony in India. Phule's fearless critique of
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