Mahatma Phule's format ideas played a significant role in shaping the social foundations of the Indian freedom movement. Elaborate.

Mahatma Phule was just modern man of India, who thought beyond his period of existence. - Balundaranath Tagore Reformist Idea & Role played: I In Domain of caste discrimination - Provided moral reasons against caste based hierarchy (eg - His work in 'Ghulamgiri') II Actively challenged purity domination & call for no-priori marriages III Provided alternative living & to victim of untouchability IV Ram thought 'Baif' against 'Ram' (popular arestion) X Advocated for removal of all the social evils from the society.