Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj was born on June 26, 1874, and breathed his last on May 6, 1922, at the age of 47 . He was a social reformer and highly influenced by Jyotiba Phule. He championed social justice, introduced reservation for backward classes, promoted free education, women’s rights, and abolition of untouchability. His progressive reforms laid the foundation for an equal and inclusive society. Let us honor his legacy by upholding the values of equality, education, and empowerment.