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Indian social reformer (–)

Dhondo Keshav Karve (18 April – 9 November ) (pronunciation^ⓘ), popularly known as Maharshi Karve, was a social reformer in India in the field of women's welfare.

He advocated widow remarriage, and he himself remarried a widow as a widower. Karve was a pioneer in promoting widows' education. He founded the first women's university in India, the SNDT Women's University in ^[1] The Government of India awarded him with the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in , the year of his th birthday.

He organized a conference against the practice of devdasi. He started 'Anath balikashram' an orphanage for girls.

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His intention was to give education to all women and make them stand on their own feet. Through his efforts, the first women university was set up in 20th century.

The appellation Maharshi, which the Indian public often assigned to Karve, means "great sage".

Biography

Early life and education

Dhondo Kesha