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Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, often known as Jyotiba Phule, was a remarkable 19th-century social reformer, thinker, writer, and activist from Maharashtra. He dedicated his life to fighting against social discrimination and caste oppression. Phule’s work emphasized the principles of equality, human dignity, and justice, making him a pivotal figure in India’s social and educational reform movements.

Jyotiba Phule Death Anniversary

Jyotiba Phule, a prominent social reformer, passed away on 28 November 1890. He was a pioneer of social justice, women’s empowerment, and education for the underprivileged in India. Phule, along with his wife Savitribai Phule, worked tirelessly to establish schools for girls and Dalits, challenging caste-based discrimination.

He is remembered for founding the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth) in 1873 to promote equality and eradicate social evils like untouchability. Phule’s efforts laid the foundation for modern social reform movements in India.

His death anniversary is observed to honor his contributions to creating

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  • Long before Mahatma Gandhi was given the title of Mahatma, there was another social reformer on whom the title of Mahatma was bestowed.
  • Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was a thinker and a writer.

  • He was known as Mahatma Phule, Jyotiba Phule, Jotiba Phule, Jotirao Phule.
  • Phule was given the title of Mahatma on May 11, 1888, by Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar, a Maharashtrian social activist.
  • His work is related mainly to eradication of untouchability and caste system, emancipation and empowerment of women, reform of Hindu family life.
  • Phule is considered as one of the most prominent personalities who brought social reforms in Maharashtra.
  • Along with his wife, Savitribai Phule, he is regarded as pioneers of women’s education in India.
  • His wife Savitri Bai Phule was also a social worker.
  • She is known as the first woman teacher of India and the first leader of the women liberation movement.

 

Personal Life
  • Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was born in 1827 in Satara district of Maharashtra.
  • His father was Govindrao and mother was Chimna
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    Jyotirao Phule

    Indian social activist and reformer (1827–1890)

    "Mahatma Phule" redirects here. For 1954 film, see Mahatma Phule (film).

    Jyotirao Phule (11 April 1827 – 28 November 1890), also known as Jyotiba Phule, was an Indian social activist, businessman, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra.[3][4]

    His work extended to many fields, including eradication of untouchability and the caste system and for his efforts in educating women and oppressed caste people.[5] He and his wife, Savitribai Phule, were pioneers of women's education in India.[5][6] Phule started his first school for girls in 1848 in Pune at Tatyasaheb Bhide's residence or Bhidewada.[7] He, along with his followers, formed the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Truth Seekers) to attain equal rights for people from lower castes. People from all religions and castes could become a part of this association which worked for the upliftment of the oppressed classes.

    Phule is regarded as an important figure in the social reform movement

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