History
1630
- Birth of Shivaji Maharaj.
1659
- Powada of Afzal Khan Vadh by Shahir Adnyandas.
1700
- Shahir tradition spreads across Maharashtra.
1857
- Powadas on First War of Independence.
1900s - 1920s
- Modern political powadas emerge.
- Colonial Resistance and Early Social Commentary.
- Powadas reflect nationalist sentiments during the freedom movement.
- Performances glorify heroes like Shivaji, Maharana Pratap and Rani Laxmibai.
1930s - 1947
- Revolutionary Shahirs write Salt Satyagraha Powadas.
- Intensified Freedom struggle
- Shahirs like Pralhadray Jamkhedkar, Khadilkar and Nanivadekar emerge with anti-colonial songs.
- Gramophone records begin capturing performances.
1947 - 1960s
- Social reform powadas on Ambedkarite movement.
- Post-Independence Nation Building.
- Shahirs promote national unity through songs on reform, education and social justice.
- Rise of Ambedkarite powadas highlighting Dalit struggles.
1970s - 1990s
- Institutional Recognition and Expansion.
- Maharashtra Shahir Parishad is established in 1970.
- Thematic powadas emerge on savings, hygiene and caste equality.
2000 - 2010
- Powada revival digital age(recordings, websites).
- Digital and Archival Transition.
- Shahir Prabhakar Jamkhedkar registers powade.com in 2004.
- Emphasis grows on digital preservation of performances.
2010 - 2020
- Academic and Cultural Resurgence.
- Research and documentaries explore powade history.
- Online platforms and blogs help revive interest in Shahiri.
2020 - 2025
- Archiving, Innovation & Community Contributions.
- powade.com relaunches to promote digital preservation
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