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Savitribai Phule (1831-1897) was a prominent social reformer and feminist thinker of nineteen- century India. She also a pioneer for women's education in India and fought for the education of girls throughout her life. From the duration of the British decree or rule, she (Savitribai) dedicated her existence in flourishing women's civil rights and introduced education for girls in Indian society jointly with her husband. She also founded the first school for girls in the Pune province of Maharashtra. Phule's social thought are based on humanism, on the values of equality, fraternity and justice. In these perspectives, the great philosopher Swami Vivekananda said, "There is no chance for the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved." It is not possible for a bird to fly on only one wing. Therefore, in this paper, an attempt has been made to assess how, as a visionary, Phule's thinking and activities on women's empowerment impact nineteen -century British India.