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GAGODE BK.
Gagode Bk. (Khalapur P., 18° 45' N. 73° 10' E.; p. 375) is the birth-place of Vinoba Bhave, the founder of Bhoodan movement. The room of the house in which he was born contains his bust. Gramkendra of Gandhi Sevak Samaj and Vinoba Bhave Asram have been established here. Baburav Ahgre had given this village also in inam to the Rastes on account of the help they rendered to him. It was later made over by the Rastes to the Bhaves. The ' Kalyan Khajina' which was in the pass to the south of this village was plundered at Saitan Maj by the forces of
Sivaji under the command of Abaji Sondev.
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