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Who is the writer of the book Gulamgiri?


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Answer: Jyotirao Govindrao Phule

Mahatma Phule was a prolific social activist and thinker, who pioneered women’s education in India, especially in Maharashtra. He was born on 11 April 1827 in Katgun, Satara District in Maharashtra. He belonged to the Mali caste of gardeners and his family was mostly illiterate. His family was well-off owing to success in the flower business. Phule attended a primary school where he learned the basic 3 R’s. Phule completed his English schooling in 1847.


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