Describe the contributions of Savitribai Phule to Indian society.

Instructions: The answer to this question can be approached in the following way:

1. Describe the causes for which Savitribai Phule fought.
2. Mention the establishments that were founded by Savitribai Phule and their objectives.

Solution:

• Savitribai Phule was one of the most prominent Indian women reformers. She promoted women’s education by opening a school in Pune.
• She established a rehabilitation centre to help child widows and prevent infanticide.
• She also fought caste and gender-based discrimination by leading the Satya Shodhak Samaj after the death of his husband Jyotibha Phule.