Question

Who was also known as ‘Riyasatkar’?
A) Govind Sakharam Sardesai
B) Tarabai Shinde
C) Dr. Ambedkar
D) Mahatma Phule

Answer 1

Hint: He was born on 17th May 1865 in Maharashtra, India. He studied his high school in Ratnagiri and completed his college from Pune and Mumbai. He was also appointed as the Personal Secretary of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the given options:
Option A: Govind Sakharam Sardesai also known as ‘Riyasatkar’ because of his Riyasats written in Marathi which included thousands of years of Indian History. His work was recognized by the Indian Government in 1957 and was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the 3rd highest civilian award in India. Hence, this option is correct.

Option B: Tarabai Shinde was born in 1850 and was a feminist, women’s right activist and writer. Her most notable work was “Sri-Purush Tulane”. She was also a member of Satyashodhak Samaj, a social reform society. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: Dr Ambedkar or Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, who is also known as the Father of the Indian Constitution, was born on 14th April 1891. He was a jurist, economist and social reformer and his campaign against social discrimination towards the untouchables was widely recognized and appreciated to date. Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India was given to him in 1990. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: Jyotirao Govindrao Phule or also known as Mahatma Phule was a social activist, social reformer, and the founder of the Satyashodhak Samaj. He was an important social reformer in Maharashtra. He is known as the inspiration for Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The correct answer is Option (A) i.e, Govind Sakharam Sardesai.

Note: Govind Sakharam Sardesai wrote almost all his work in Marathi. He served the Princely state of Baroda from 1889-1925. He was also honoured with the title of “Rav Bahadur”. At the age of 80 with some new sources, he wrote “The New History of Marathas”. He died on 29th November 1959 at the age of 94.