Savitri Bai Phule was a pioneering Indian social reformer born on January 3, 1831, in Naigaon, Maharashtra. She is best known for her efforts in promoting women's education and fighting against caste discrimination. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she established the first girls' school in India in 1848, which aimed to empower women through education. Phule's work extended beyond education; she also advocated for the rights of the marginalized, particularly the lower castes. She founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873, an organization dedicated to social equality and justice. Her legacy continues to inspire movements for gender and social equality in India.