Question

Who is the writer of the book Gulamgiri?

Answer 1

Hint: Gulamgiri is a masterpiece in itself. It is regarded as the very first book that talked about the caste system and how certain castes were exploited during that time. It was written in 1873. It was written in the form of a dialogue.

Complete answer:
Gulamgiri is written by Jyotirao Govindrao Phule. Gulamgiri means slavery. Jyotirao Phule was a social activist and a social reformer. He was born in 1827. He was the first writer to write against the caste system. He tried his best to remove prejudice and untouchability from the caste system. He tried to bring out the injustices done to the lower castes and how they were treated as slaves just because they belonged to a lower caste.

The book is written in the form of a dialogue between Jyotiba and a character called Dhondiba. Jotiba dedicated his book to the American slaves. The black Americans were treated as slaves and were highly discriminated against because of their dark complexion. He linked the condition of the blacks with the condition of the lower castes in India.

Note: Jyotirao Phule areas of interest were humanism. Ethics, and social reformation. He was also born in a caste called Mali which was considered as Shudras in the Indian Varna system. He is also considered the pioneer of women's education especially in the state of Maharashtra. His life has always been full of social deeds and all through his life he tried to make the world free of discrimination.