HUMAN 1B Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: The Indian Sociologist, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Shyamji Krishna Varma
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Savarkar read lots of shakespeare + incorporated it into his texts. Savarkar is considered a political enemy -> his material is not taught in india today. Used pseudonym in order to avoid being identified. Political prisoner for 27 years -> writings smuggled out to be published. Savarkar was one of nine individuals arrested for gandhi"s murder. One of main reasons that he is not engaged with today in learning. Savarkar and the indian war of independence of 1857 (iwi) Studies law in graduate school -> becomes politically active. Gets a scholarship to become a barrister in london. Training to become a litigator in british legal system. Savarkar gets to london w/no intention of studying. Krishnavarma is the one funding savarkar"s education. Came from princely families + was tax collector. Wants to take money made + provide scholarships for students to come to.
