Mahadev Govind Ranade
Social Reformers

Mahadev Govind Ranade Net Worth

Mahadev Govind Ranade was a renowned Indian social reformer, scholar, and founding member of the Indian National Congress. He was a strong advocate of social reforms such as widow re-marriage, liberation of women, and emancipation of the oppressed classes. As a judge, he used his power to promote education, protect agricultural workers and land tenants from exploitation, and rescue children and widows from social injustices. He was also a great historian and played a major role in the modernization of the Indian economy. He was a firm believer in Western education as a means of forming a progressive India and was a major influence on other Indian social reformers.
Mahadev Govind Ranade is a member of Social Reformers

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Judge, Social Reformer
Birth Day January 18, 2018
Birth Place Niphad, Indian
Age 2 YEARS OLD
Died On January 16, 1901
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth

Mahadev Govind Ranade, a prominent Indian figure, was not only a respected judge but also a notable social reformer. Born in the 19th century, his contributions to the society are highly regarded even today. Although specifics about his net worth are limited, it is estimated to range between $100K and $1M by the year 2024. Ranade's dedication and passion for justice and societal progress significantly impacted his endeavors, making him a highly influential individual in Indian history.

Biography/Timeline

1861

Ranade was a founder of the Social Conference movement, which he supported till his death, directing his social reform efforts against child marriage, the shaving of widows' heads, the heavy cost of marriages and other social functions, and the caste restrictions on traveling abroad, and he strenuously advocated widow remarriage and female education. He was one of the founders of the Widow Marriage Association in 1861. Though Ranade criticised superstitions and blind faith, he was conservative in his own life. He chose to take prayaschitta (religious penance) in case of Panch-houd Mission Case rather than taking a strong side of his opinions.

1885

Justice Ranade, Vaman Abaji Modak, and Historian Dr. R. G. Bhandarkar established the Maharashtra Girls Education Society and Huzurpaga, the oldest girls' high school in Pune as well as in Maharashtra, India in 1885.,

2012

A television series on Zee Marathi named Uncha maaza zoka (roughly translated as 'I have leapt high in Life') based on Ramabai's and Mahadevrao's life and their development as a 'women's rights' Activist was telecasted in March 2012,.[6] This series was critically acclaimed and celebrated throughout Maharashtra. The TV series was based on a book by Ramabai Ranade titled "Amachyaa Aayushyaatil Kaahi Aathavani" (in Marathi). In the book, Justice Ranade is called "Madhav" rather than Mahadeo.

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