jan 1, 1873 - Satyashodhak Samaj
Description:
- founded by Jyotiba Phule with the leadership of samaj coming from backward classes, malis, telis, kunbis- used the symbol of Rajah Bali rather than Rama
- against Sanskrit Hinduism
- wanted complete annihilation of the caste system and socio-economic inequalities
- Phule's work, Sarvajanik Satyadharma and Gulamgiri became source for masses
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1873
Now
~ 151 years ago
