Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (1856-1895) was a notable educationist and social reformer from Maharashtra. He co-founded New English School, Deccan Education Society, and Fergusson College, and was a prominent critic of casteism. Agarkar was also the first editor of Kesari and later started his own periodical, Sudharak, advocating for social equality.
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Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar: Educationist and Social Reformer
Background: Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (1856-1895) was an educationist and social reformer from Maharashtra, known for his strong advocacy of human reason and criticism of traditional blind dependence.
Educational Contributions: Agarkar was a co-founder of the New English School, the Deccan Education Society, and Fergusson College. He served as the principal of Fergusson College.
Journalism: He was the first editor of Kesari, the journal started by Lokmanya Tilak. Later, he started his own periodical, Sudharak, which advocated against untouchability and the caste system.
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