Social Reformers & Peasant Leaders
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Social Reformers of Rajasthan
Rajasthan's social fabric was transformed by visionary leaders who fought against untouchability, feudal exploitation, and regressive customs like Sati and child marriage.
Key Social Reformers
| Name | Major Reform/Movement | Key Organization | Impact/Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Govind Giri | Bhagat Movement | Samp Sabha (1883) | Social awakening among Bhils, Mangarh struggle |
| Motilal Tejawat | Eki (Unity) Movement | 21-point 'Mewar Pukar' | United Bhils/Garasiyas against feudalism |
| Harbilas Sarda | Child Marriage Prevention | Arya Samaj influence | Author of the Sarda Act (1929) |
| Mama Baleshwar Dayal | Tribal Upliftment | Socialist Party links | Worked extensively in Dungarpur/Banswara |
| Surajmal Meena | Meena Community Reform | Meena Seva Sangh | Fought against the Criminal Tribes Act (Jairam Pesha) |
| Ladu Ram Joshi | Shekhawati Reforms | Prajamandal activities | Mobilized peasants in Shekhawati region |
| Swami Kumaranand | Workers' Rights | Communist Party | Led worker movements in Beawar/Ajmer |
| Pyarelal Gupta | Chidawa Reformist | Seva Samiti | Social service and education in Shekhawati |
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