Question

Who was the founder of Bahujan Samaj?

• A. Sri Narayan Guru
• B. Mukund Rao Patil
• C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
• D. B.R. Shinde

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mukund Rao Patil

Mukund Rao Patil and Shankar Rao Jadhav founded Bahujan Samaj in 1910 in Satara, Maharashtra to oppose the exploitation of the lower castes by upper castes including Brahmins, money-lenders, and landlords. It also opposed the Indian National Congress Party. Later, it became the supporter of the British Government.