Jyotiba Phule
Born-: 11 April, 1827
Passed Away-: 28 November, 1890
Jyotiba Phule was one of the
prominent social reformers of the nineteenth century India. He led the movement
against the prevailing caste-restrictions in India. He revolted against the
domination of the Brahmins and for the rights of peasants and other low-caste
fellow. Jyotiba Phule was believed to be the first Hindu to start an orphanage
for the unfortunate children.
Life
Jyotirao Phule was born in Satara
district of Maharastra in 1827. His father, Govindrao was a vegetable-vendor at
Poona. Originally Jyotirao's family belonged to 'mali' caste, considered as
inferior by the Brahmins. Since, Jyotirao's father and uncles served as
florists, the family came to be known as `Phule'. Jyotirao's mother passed away
when he was nine months old.
Jyotirao was an intelligent boy but
due to the poor financial condition at home, he had to stop his studies at an
early age. He started helping his father by working on the family's farm.
Recognising the talent of the child prodigy, few months later, a neighbor
persuaded his father to send him to school. In 1841, Jyotirao got admission in
the Scottish Mission's High School, Poona. There, he met Sadashiv Ballal
Govande, a Brahmin, who remained his close friend throughout his life. Jyotirao
was married to Savitribai, when he was thirteen years old.
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