Category: HistoryPart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC
सामाजिक सुधारणा
/samajik sudharana/Roman
English meaning: Social Reform
Definition
Organised efforts to improve social conditions by eliminating injustice and discrimination. Maharashtra has a rich tradition of social reform led by Jyotiba Phule (who fought against caste oppression), Savitribai Phule (women's education pioneer), B.R. Ambedkar, and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar.
Example
“महाराष्ट्रात ज्योतिबा फुले आणि डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांनी सामाजिक सुधारणा केल्या.”
In English: “Jyotiba Phule and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar made social reforms in Maharashtra.”
Literary Heritage
“जय जय रघुवीर समर्थ! मराठ्यांची कीर्ती अखिल जगात पसरली”
/jaya jaya raguvīra samartha! marāṭhyāṃcī kīrtī akhila jagāta pasaralī/
“Victory, victory, O Raghuvir Samartha! The fame of the Marathas spread throughout the world.”
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Language information
- Language
- मराठी
- Marathi
- Script
- Devanagari
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 95M