Behramji Merwanji Malabari: A prominent Indian social reformer, journalist, and writer

Behramji Merwanji Malabari was a prominent Indian social reformer, journalist, and writer who played a significant role in the fight against social evils such as child marriage, female infanticide, and the purdah system. Born in 1853 in Bombay, Malabari was a member of the Parsi community and received his education in England.
Malabari's interest in social reform was sparked by his experiences in England, where he witnessed the suffrage movement and the fight for women's rights. Upon his return to India, he became involved in the Indian National Congress and began writing articles for various newspapers and journals on social issues.
One of Malabari's most significant contributions to Indian society was his campaign against the purdah system, which required women to cover themselves completely and remain secluded from society. Malabari argued that the purdah system was a form of oppression that prevented women from participating in public life and hindered their education and development. He founded the Purdah Nashin Mahila Shiksha Mandal, an organization that provided education and vocational training to women who had been forced into purdah. <