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 Savitribai Phule (January 3, 1831 – March 10, 1897) was India’s first female teacher, a social reformer, and a poet. She made significant contributions to the education and rights of women and marginalized communities in Indian society. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she worked tirelessly for education, women empowerment, and social justice. Major Contributions and Work: 1. First Female Teacher: Savitribai became India’s first female teacher. In 1848, she established a school for girls in Pune, which was the first of its kind in India. 2. Women Empowerment: She focused on educating women and making them self-reliant. She also opposed child marriage, the practice of sati, and caste-based discrimination. 3. Social Reforms: Together with Jyotirao, she founded the "Satyashodhak Samaj" (Truth-seekers' Society) to work towards the abolition of caste and social inequality. 4. Widow Remarriage: She encouraged the remarriage of widows and established shelters for them...