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Durgabai Deshmukh was born on 15 July 1909, in a middle-class family in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Durgabai was married at the age of 8 to her cousin, Subba Rao. Her family supported her in her decision to leave him to pursue her education. Durgabai Deshmukh’s wedding to Chintaman …