name the organization foundefounded by jyotiba Phule .why did he establish this organisation
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Answer:
Jyotiba Phule started the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers' Society) in 1873. Society mainly focused on education and the upliftment of underprivileged people.
Explanation:
Jyotirao or Jyotiba Phule was born in Satara, Maharashtra, in 1827. He was a member of the mali (gardener) caste and led a strong movement against upper caste and brahminical supremacy. Phule started the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers' Society) in 1873.
The purpose of Satya Shodhak Samaj was to get rid of caste discrimination. Besides, Jyotirao Phule was the first person to use the word "Dalit," which Brahmin often used to refer to lower caste or untouchable people.
The leadership of the samaj was consist of people from the lower classes, such as Malis, Telis, Saris, and Dhangars. He was a well-known social activist and thinker who helped make it possible for women in India, especially in Maharashtra, to get an education.