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The Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha, founded by Dr B. R. Ambedkar in 1924 for the welfare of the depressed classes, was established at:
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Answer: Option B — Bombay
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The Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha ("Society for the Welfare of the Outcastes") was founded by Dr B. R. Ambedkar on 20 July 1924 in Bombay (Mumbai).
Aims of the Sabha:
- To promote the spread of education among the depressed classes, by opening hostels and other facilities.
- To promote culture among them, by opening libraries, social centres and study circles.
- To advance and improve their economic condition, by starting industrial and agricultural schools.
- To represent their grievances and work for their social and political rights.
Its motto:
"Educate, Agitate and Organise" became associated with Ambedkar's movement.
Its activities:
- It opened hostels for students, reading rooms and schools.
- It published journals to spread awareness among the depressed classes.
- It encouraged the depressed classes to fight for their civic rights, such as the use of public water sources and entry into temples.
- The Sabha's work prepared the ground for the major movements of the depressed classes led by Ambedkar in the late 1920s.
About Dr B. R. Ambedkar's early work:
- After returning from his studies abroad, Ambedkar worked as a professor and lawyer in Bombay.
- He started the Marathi fortnightly "Mooknayak" ("Leader of the Voiceless") in 1920.
- He gave evidence before the Southborough Committee (1919), demanding separate electorates and reserved seats for the depressed classes.
- He started the journal "Bahishkrit Bharat" in 1927.
His later organisations:
He founded other organisations later, including political parties, to represent the interests of the depressed classes.
His motto:
"Educate, Agitate, Organise" is often quoted as his message to the depressed classes.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Nagpur, Pune and Mahad are connected with other events in Ambedkar's life.
Quick tip
Remember: Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha = founded by Ambedkar in Bombay on 20 July 1924 ("Educate, Agitate, Organise"); "Mooknayak" (1920); "Bahishkrit Bharat" (1927).
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