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The Marathi language newspaper 'Darpan' was started by:1. Balshastri Jambhekar2. Vinoba Bhave3. Dhondo Keshav Karve4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Balshastri Jambhekar

The correct answer is Balshastri Jambhekar.

 

  • Darpan was the first Marathi language newspaper and was first published on 6 January 1832 by Balshastri Jambhekar.
  • Balshastri Jambhekar is known as the 'father of Marathi Journalism'.
  • He used the Darpan as a platform to awaken people to social reforms.
  • He started 'Digdarshan' in 1840.
  • He also led the foundation of the Bombay Native General Library.
  • He was the first professor of Hindi at Elphinston College. 


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