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In which year did Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar lead the Mahad Satyagraha?

A1918

B1923

C1925

D1927

Answer:

D. 1927

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Mahad Satyagraha - Key Aspects

  • The Mahad Satyagraha, a pivotal event in the Indian anti-caste movement, was led by Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar in 1927.

  • The primary objective of this movement was to assert the right of the 'untouchables' (Dalits) to use public water sources.

  • Specifically, the Satyagraha targeted the Chavdar Tale (meaning 'clear lake') in Mahad, a town in the present-day Raigad district of Maharashtra.

  • Ambedkar and his followers used the Satyagraha to challenge the discriminatory practices that denied Dalits access to public spaces and resources.

  • The Mahad Satyagraha is often considered a precursor to the broader civil rights movements in India.

  • Following the Satyagraha, the Bombay Legislative Council passed the Bombay Elementary Education Act in 1920, which mandated that the children of 'untouchables' be allowed to attend schools. This was a significant legislative victory that Ambedkar actively pursued. However, the struggle for social equality and access to public resources continued.


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