Pandita ramabai: Abstract Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati (1858–1922) was a

Abstract Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati (1858–1922) was a social reformer, a pioneer in the field of education and emancipation of women; who confronted every rule, tradition that restricted the life of an upper-caste Hindu woman in 19thcentury India. She became a living legend during her life time with her courage, intellect and hard work. She became a pillar of women’s educational rights and social reforms. She believed that only through the power of education can women be empowered and ... Pandita Ramabai was a remarkable woman who pioneered women’s education and rebelliously championed for women’s rights and empowerment. Pandita Ramabai : Pioneer of Feminism and Social Reform in India Pandita Ramabai (1858–1922) is regarded as one of the first feminists in modern Indian history, dedicating her life to the emancipation of Indian women. Her political and social thoughts are reflected in her critique of patriarchy, demand for civil rights, and advocacy for gender justice. As a liberal feminist and social reformer, she challenged both the caste system and the subordinate status of women in Indian society ... Pandita Ramabai was born on 23 April 1858 in a small village near Gangamul, Karnataka, into a Chitpavan Brahmin family. Her father, Anant Shastri Dongre, was a Sanskrit scholar and devout Hindu who defied social norms by teaching Sanskrit to his wife and daughter—at a time when women were forbidden from studying the sacred texts.