Social Reformers of Maharashtra: Jagannath Shankarshet

Jagannath Shankarshet (1803-1865)

• Born: 10 Feb 1803 in Murbad, Mumbai
• Known as: "Architect of Mumbai"
• Founded: 'Bombay Native Education Society' in Mumbai with the help of Elphinstone and 'Bombay Association' with Dadabhai Naoroji
• Opened Elphinstone College