Ramabai Rande 's work touched many lives during her time.Do you think her work has impacted our lives in the present? Give reasons to support your answer
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Ramabai Ranade (25 January 1862 – 25 January 1924) was an Indian social worker and one of the first women's rights activists in the 19th century. At the age of 11, she was married to Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade, who was a distinguished Indian scholar and social reformer. In that era of social inequality, women were not allowed to go to school and become literate.
Born
25 January 1862
Devarashtre, Bombay Presidency, British India (present-day Sangli, Maharashtra, India)
Died
25 January 1924 (aged 61) Seva Sadan, Pune
Nationality
Indian
Known for
Women's education and self-reliance
Spouse(s)
Mahadev Govind Ranade
Ramabai, soon after her marriage, started to learn reading and writing with strong support and encouragement from Mahadev Govind Ranade. Starting with her native language Marathi, she strove hard to master English and Bengali.
Inspired by her husband, Ramabai started 'Hindu Ladies Social Club' in Mumbai to develop public speaking among women. Ramabai was also a founder and President of 'Seva Sadan Society' in Mumbai and Pune. Ramabai devoted her life to the betterment of women's lives. Ramabai Ranade with her husband and other colleagues established in 1886 the first girls' high school in Pune, the renowned Huzurpaga.
