Birthdate: April 11, 1827
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Satara, Maharashtra, India
Died: November 28, 1890
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was a prominent Indian social activist, businessman, anti-caste social reformer, and writer from Maharashtra. Throughout his career, he tirelessly worked towards eliminating untouchability and the caste system, as well as advocating for the education of women and oppressed caste individuals. Phule was instrumental in establishing the first school for girls in Pune and founding the Satyashodhak Samaj to champion equal rights for lower-caste individuals. He welcomed people from diverse backgrounds into his association, dedicating his life to the upliftment of marginalized communities. Phule’s enduring contributions to social reform in Maharashtra remain significant to this day.
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