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Jyotirao Govindrao Phule (11 April 1827 – 28 November 1890) 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]
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was also a pioneer for women education in India and fought for education of girls throughout his life. He is believed to be the first Hindu to start an orphanage for the unfortunate children.
Apr 12, 2024 · According to Jyotiba Phule’s biographer Dhananjay Keer, Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar, a fellow reformer from Bombay, gave Phule the title of Mahatma. Throughout his life, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule battled for the education of girls and was a pioneer for women’s rights in India.
Jyotirao Phule (born April 11, 1827, Bombay Presidency [now Maharashtra], India—died November 28, 1890, Pune) was an Indian social reformer, writer, and champion of equality for all people, including poor labourers and women.
Jyotirao Phule was a social reformer, thinker and social activist. He was born in Katgun, Satara District, Maharashtra. Amongst the “low-caste” leaders, Jyotirao Phule was one of the most vocal leaders. He was educated in a school established by the Chrisitan Missionaries.
Aug 21, 2020 · Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, also known as Mahatma Jyotirao Phule was a social worker, activist, teacher, and writer, regarded as one of our country’s most important anti-caste figures. Along with his wife, Savitribai Phule, he is most well-known for his contributions towards the education of women and oppressed castes.
Sep 04, 2019 11:27 AM IST. This eminent social reformer and thinker of the 19th century is believed to have launched the first school for girls from the lower strata of society. He...
