Who among the following leaders established the 'Satyashodhak Samaj' in 1873 to champion the rights of lower castes and untouchables in Maharashtra?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Jyotirao Phule established the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 with the core objective of securing social justice, human rights, and educational access for lower castes, untouchables, and marginalized communities in Maharashtra. Other reformist leaders like B.R. Ambedkar and M.G. Ranade contributed profoundly to social reform eras later or through different institutional platforms. Jyotirao Phule also authored the famous ideological text Ghulamgiri.