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""The 1,000-page book published by Maharashtra Itihas Prabhodini contains the life and work of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj. Kolhapur: The biography of Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj by noted historian Jaysingrao Pawar has been translated into the Russian language and will soon be published.The book has already been translated to seven Indian languages. His path breaking decisions included 50% reservation to backward classes in Kolhapur state services and he also challenged the Brahminical supremacy in the administration," he said. We plan on releasing the book in 15 Indian languages and 10 foreign languages in all. The Russian version is in its final stages and Chinese is on the way to final completion..