To whom did Jyotiba Phule dedicate his book “Ghulamgiri"?

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Jyotiba Phule dedicate his book “Ghulamgiri" to the good people of the United States of America. Key Points

In 1873, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule wrote a book named "Ghulamgiri" which means "Slavery".
Before 10 years of writing this book, the American Civil War has been fought, leading to the end of slavery in America.
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule dedicated his book to all those Americans who had fought to free the Slaves.

Therefore the correct answer is 'To the people of America'.Additional InformationMahatma Jyotiba Phule

Jyotiba Phule was an Indian social activist and writer from Maharashtra.
He was known for his efforts in eradicating untouchability and the caste system, and for promoting education for women and oppressed castes.
Phule started the first school for girls in India in 1848 in Pune.
He formed the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society of Truth Seekers) to attain equal rights for people from lower castes and worked to uplift the oppressed classes.
He was a pioneer in women's education in India.
Phule is considered an essential figure in the social reform movement in Maharashtra.
He was honoured with the title "Mahatma" by Maharashtrian social activist Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar in 1888.