Durgaram Mehta
Durgaram Manchharam Dave (1809–1876), popularly known as Durgaram Mehta or Durgaram Mehtaji, was a Gujarati social reformer, essayist, diarist and teacher from British India. Along with his companions he founded the Manav Dharma Sabha, the first reform association of Gujarat, at Surat in 1844, and pioneered social reform activities in Gujarat. He was the first to use autobiographical writing in Gujarati literature by keeping minutes of the transactions of the Manav Dharma Sabha with his comments and views.
Durgaram Mehta | |
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Durgaram Mehta | |
| Born | Durgaram Manchharam Dave 25 December 1809 |
| Died | 1876 (aged 66–67) |
| Occupation(s) | Social reformer, essayist, diarist, school-teacher |
| Known for | foundation of Manav Dharma Sabha |
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