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Q40 (UPPCS/2022) History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947)

Who was the founder of 'Satyashodhak Samaj' having its primary emphasis on the seeking of truth ?

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The Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-Seekers' Society) was founded by Jyotirao Phule (also known as Jyotiba Phule) on September 24, 1873, in Pune, Maharashtra. The primary objective of the society was to liberate the Shudra and Ati-Shudra (Dalit) communities from exploitation by the upper castes and the priestly class. It emphasized the "seeking of truth" and advocated for social rights, education, and equality.

  • M. G. Ranade was a key figure in the Prarthana Samaj and the Indian National Congress.
  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828.
  • Tarabai Shinde was a feminist activist and a member of the Satyashodhak Samaj, known for her work Stri Purush Tulana, but she was not the founder.
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