Jyotirao Phule (1827 - 1890)
28th November marks the death anniversary of Jyotirao Phule.
About Jyotirao Phule
- Birth: Satara (Maharashtra)
- He, along with Savitribai Phule, worked as a social reformer, fighting against social evils like untouchability and promoting women's education
Major contributions
- With help of his wife, he started the first school for girls in 1848 in Pune at Tatyasaheb Bhide’s residence.
- He founded Satyashodhak Samaj(1873) to propagate caste equality.
- Written various books like Gulamgiri(slavery); Sarvajaneek Satyadharma, etc.
Values
Equality, Compassion, Leadership, etc.