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Write short note on Satya Shodak Samaj.

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Answered by udheepa2

The non-Brahmin movement, that was embodied in Satyashodhak Samaj, had not made much difference to any sections of the society in the 19th century and languished after the death of Phule. However, it was revived in the early 20th century by the Maratha ruler of the princely stateof Kolhapur, Shahu Maharaj. In 1902, Shahu reserved 50 per cent civil service posts in Kolhapur state for all communities other than Brahmins, Prabhus[a] and Parsi. He also sponsored religious ceremonies that did not need a brahmin priest to officiate.[5] By the 1920s, the samaj had established strong roots among the rural masses in Western Maharashtra and Vidarbha and took a strong economic overtone in its message. At that time the organization styled itself the representative of the Bahujan samaj. It also defined the brahmins,merchants and moneylenders as the oppressors of the masses.[6] The Samaj also conducted activities in Satara District, Kolhapur State and other places in this area that were designed to harass Brahmins, and to drive them from their positions as priests, government officials, money-lenders, and teachers in the rural areas.[7] Prior to 1920s,the samaj opposed the Indian national movement because it was a movement led by the elites. Later followers of the Samaj during 20th century included educationalist Bhaurao Patil and Maratha leaders such as Keshavrao Jedhe, Nana Patil, Khanderao Bagal and Madhavrao Bagal.[8] By the 1930s,given the mass movement nature of the Congress party under Mahatma Gandhi,the samaj leaders such as Jedhe joined the Congress, and the samaj activities withered away.[9]

Answered by zumba12

Short note on Satya Shodak Samaj

The founder of Satya Shodak Samaj was Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. He founded this samaj on 24 September 1873.
The main objective of this Samaj was to protect and safeguard Shudras and Ati Shudras.
The upper caste people like Marathas were having the ruling power and were continuously agitating the Shudras and Ati Shudras.
This samaj didn't obey the Vedas and it was opposing idol worships, keeping the brahmins in the position of a priest, etc.
It strictly condemned the caste system and was involved in safeguarding the people affected by it.