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Post by Vakavaka Pakapaka Wed May 17, 2017 9:16 pm

.......according to this author, was started by colonialists who would not think that Rama, Krishna and Draupadi were good looking. Even Moghuls (who looked ugly in their facial features) were not dark......



http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/let-s-talk-about-racism-racism-in-india-is-colonial-not-traditional/story-wLaZ7RPgFg35sur3w1y08H.html

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Post by Idéfix Wed May 17, 2017 9:28 pm

Marco Polo about Tamil people...

Dark skin is highly esteemed among these people. ‘When a child is born they anoint him once a week with oil of sesame, and this makes him grow much darker’ (replaced since by ‘Fair & Lovely’ creams!). No wonder their gods are all black ‘and their devils white as snow.’

http://www.shunya.net/Text/Blog/MarcoPoloIndia.htm
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Post by Vakavaka Pakapaka Wed May 17, 2017 10:13 pm

Good read. Looks like he enjoyed himself.

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Post by Vakavaka Pakapaka Wed May 17, 2017 10:29 pm

"........a brief mention of an inland kingdom that is ruled by a queen and is known for its ‘high standard of justice and equity,’ and which produces all of the diamonds in the world......"


Referring to Rudramadevi? She lived when he was in India.

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Post by Idéfix Wed May 17, 2017 10:46 pm

Vakavaka Pakapaka wrote:"........a brief mention of an inland kingdom that is ruled by a queen and is known for its ‘high standard of justice and equity,’ and which produces all of the diamonds in the world......"


Referring to Rudramadevi? She lived when he was in India.
Yes.
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Post by Vakavaka Pakapaka Wed May 17, 2017 11:20 pm

".....justice and equality....."

Brahmaiah Naidu of Palnadu was known to foster equality. Rudramadevi's father and later, Prataparudrudu were also known for this.

So, Telugus were socially conscious for a long time.

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