Who among the following social reformers established Satyashodhak Samaj?

Correct option is A

Jyotiba Phule was a prominent social reformer and activist from Maharashtra who established the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth) in 1873.

• The organization aimed to promote equality and fight against the oppression of lower castes by the upper caste-dominated society.
• It advocated for education, the rights of women, and the abolition of caste discrimination.
• Phule believed in empowering marginalized communities through awareness and education and strongly opposed the Brahmanical dominance in social and religious practices.

Key Points:

1. Satyashodhak Samaj Objectives:
• Establish social equality.
• End caste oppression.
• Promote the education of women and lower castes.
2. Impact:
• The movement laid the foundation for further reforms in India, especially in advocating for marginalized communities.

Additional Information:

• Jyotiba Phule, along with his wife Savitribai Phule, played a pivotal role in promoting women's education.
• He wrote several influential works, including Gulamgiri (Slavery), critiquing the caste system.

Other Options:

• Narayana Guru:A social reformer from Kerala who worked to reform caste-based discrimination but was not associated with Satyashodhak Samaj.
• Ramaswami Naicker (Periyar):A leader from Tamil Nadu known for the Self-Respect Movement, advocating against Brahmanism and caste oppression.
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar:A key architect of the Indian Constitution and a leader of the Dalit movement, but he did not establish Satyashodhak Samaj.