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Govindgiri
Social and religious reformer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Govindgiri, also known as Govind Guru Banjara, (1858–1931) was a social and religious reformer in the early 1900s in the tribal border areas of present-day Rajasthan and Gujarat states in India.[1] He is seen as having popularized the Bhagat movement, which was first started in the 18th century.[2]
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Govindgiri Banjara | |
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Born | 1858 (1858) |
Died | 30 October 1931(1931-10-30) (aged 72–73) Kamboi near Limbdi (now in Dahod district, Gujarat, India) |
Other names | Govind Guru Banjara |
Occupation(s) | Social and religious reformer |
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