Marathi
Our college established in 1935 as Wasudeo Arts College at Wardha.
Department of Marathi is Establishment in 1935 with B.A. (Compulsory Marathi & Marathi Literature)
In 1942, the college was shifted to Nagpur and named as National College.
In 1949, Shri Shivaji Education Society, Amravati took over the college, when it was on the verge of closure.
In 1951, Shrimant Dadasaheb Dhanwate donated sumptuously to the society and the college was named as “Dhanwate National College”
M.A. (Marathi) is started in 2001.
Marathi Department has generated various luminaries in education, social, political, judiciary, sports, bureaucracy, cultural etc.
The department of Marathi has legacy of renowned teachers in Marathi.
Late Professor Ushatai Kolte , Renowned Professor,
Late Y. M. Pathak, Renowned Poet, One of His famous poem was SHASHIMOHAN
Late Dr. R. P. Panjankar : Head (1962-89) , Area of Research was- Saint Literature, Drama & Criticism, Research Publication entitled ‘RAM GANESH GADKARI AND PLAYS’
Prof. M.N. Lohi : Renowned Professor
Dr.ShridharShanware (1962-95) : Famous & Acclaimed Marathi Poet, His Poetical Work – UNHAUTARANI, ATUN BAND BET, THANG-ATHANG, TALE DANDYAKALACHE are responded by the Marathi readers well. President – 48th Vidarbha Sahitya Sammelan, Nagpur
Dr. Manohar Rokde (1966-89) : Famous Play Writer
Prof. Manik Godghate Alias "कवी ग्रेस": He has carved a niche for himself in the vista of Marathi Poetry.
Dr.Veena Nakhale: Renowned Teacher retired 31/10/2013
Dr. Ravindra Shobhane, Renowned writer, President of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, Amalner. Retired on 30/05/2019.
Dr. Bharati Khapekar, Professor & Head, Renowned writer and poet. Retired on 30/12/2023
