Ramabai Ranade (January 25, 1862 – 1924) was an India

India

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n womens' rights activist.

After marrying Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade

Mahadev Govind Ranade

Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade was a distinguished Indian scholar, social reformer and author. He was a founding member of the Indian National Congress and owned several designations as member of the Bombay legislative council, member of the finance committee at the centre, and the judge of Bombay...

, Ramabai studied Marathi and English. Inspired by her husband, she started 'Hindu Ladies Social Club' in Mumbai

Mumbai

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 to develop public speaking among women. Ramabai was also the president of Seva Sadan in Pune

Pune

Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...

. Ramabai devoted her life for the improvement of womens' lives. She wrote her memoirs in a book 'Amachya Ayushyatil Athavani'

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