Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly University of Pune)

Founded 1949 (founded as University of Poona; renamed 2014 honouring Savitribai Phule — 19th-c social reformer + women's education pioneer). Major Maharashtra state university in Pune. Founded 1949 as University of Poona. Renamed Savitribai Phule Pune University 2014 honouring SAVITRIBAI PHULE (1831-1897) — Indian 19th-century social reformer + WOMEN'S EDUCATION PIONEER (founded India's first girls' school 1848 with husband Jyotirao Phule). ~7,000+ on-campus students + 4,00,000+ across 800+ affiliated colleges. 'Oxford of the East' (alternative claim to Allahabad/DU Bangladesh).

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