Mahatma Jyotiba Phule: Pioneer of Social Reform and Education in India | BulletsIn
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Jyotirao Phule was a 19th-century social reformer from Pune, born in 1827, who worked to end caste discrimination and promote education for women and marginalized communities.
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Born 11 April 1827 in Pune, Maharashtra
Strong critic of caste system and social inequality
Worked for upliftment of Dalits, Shudras, and women
Opened first girls’ school in 1848 with Savitribai Phule
Pioneer of women’s education in India
Founded Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 for social equality
Promoted widow remarriage and opposed social evils
Wrote books like Gulamgiri highlighting injustice
Advocated unity of oppressed communities against discrimination
Died in 1890, remembered as “Mahatma” for his reforms
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