There is no doubt that the British, who ruled India for 200 years, significantly benefited the marginalized sections of Indian society in the fields of education and social welfare. In a society oppressed by age-old regressive customs, where weaker sections like Shudras and women faced numerous injustices, the British introduced several laws to uplift them and eradicate these injustices. Similarly, many princely state rulers in the 19th and 20th centuries implemented reforms to bring marginalized communities, including minorities and women, onto the path of progress through various legislative measures. In 1902, Shahu Maharaj, the successor of Shivaji Maharaj and ruler of Kolhapur State, became the first in India to reserve 50% of government jobs for non-Brahmin communities. Likewise, in 1921, Mysore Maharaja Krishna Wadiyar allocated 70% of jobs to non-Brahmins, paving the way for an equitable society. In both instances, these reservations included women, Shudras, and Muslim castes. F...