Age, Biography and Wiki
| Who is it? | Social Reformer and Educator |
| Birth Day | April 18, 1858 |
| Birth Place | Ratnagiri, Indian |
| Age | 161 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | 9 November 1962(1962-11-09) (aged 104)\nPune, India |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net worth
Dhondo Keshav Karve, popularly known as a social reformer and educator in India, has an estimated net worth of $100K - $1M in the year 2024. Throughout his life, Karve dedicated himself to the cause of women's rights and education, advocating for the upliftment of women in Indian society. He played a crucial role in establishing the first widows' home and initiating the practice of promoting education for women in the country. Karve's relentless efforts and contributions to the field of education have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Indian society, making him a respected figure and earning him a commendable net worth.
Biography/Timeline
During 1891–1914, Karve taught mathematics at Fergusson College in Pune, Maharashtra.
Karve wrote two autobiographical works: Ātmawrutta (1928) in Marathi, and Looking Back (1936) in English.
In 1958, the Government of India issued stamps commemorating the birth centenary of Dhondo Keshav Karve.
The Marathi play Himalayachi Saavli (The Shadow of the Himalayas) by Vasant Kanetkar, published in 1972, is loosely based on the life of Karve. The character of Nanasaheb Bhanu is a composite character based on Karve and other Marathi social reformers of the late 19th and early 20th century. The play itself depicts the tension between Bhanu/Karve's public life as a social reformer and his family life due to the social backlash and economic hardships his children and wife had to endure.
