Dr Rukhmabai, first Indian woman physician
Dr Rukhmabai was the first practicing female doctor of India. Here's all you need to know about the legendary physician. Dr. Rukhmabai Bhikaji, the first woman doctor of India, was a skilled physician in the 19th century Born on November 22, 1864, Rukhmabai studied medicine from London School of Medicine for women in 1889. In 1894, Rukhmabai became the first practicing female doctor of India. How did Rukhmabai challenge the age of consent for women in India? Rukhmabai Bhikaji was born to Jayantibai and Janardhan. When her father passed away, her mother married Sakharam Arjun, a professor at the Grand Medical College in Bombay. Due to society pressure, Rukhmabai had to get married to 19-year-old Dadaji Bhikaji at the age of 11. But, she never left her parents' house after the marriage. Sakharam Arjun, Jayantibai's second husband, gave guidance to Rukhmabai during the time she stayed with them. After some time, Dadaji, Rukhmabai's husband a...

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