Savitribai Phule was India's first female teacher who fought for women's rights and education in India in the 1800s. She faced immense harassment and abuse when she began opening schools to educate girls, as she challenged the dominant caste system. However, with the support of her husband Jyotirao Phule, she was able to overcome the problems and continue her important work of establishing schools and advocating for women's education and equality. Savitribai Phule paved the way for girls' education in India and is recognized as a pioneering leader of India's feminist movement.