Q. Who founded the Maharashtriya Mandal?
Answer: Captain Shivrampant Damle
Notes: Captain Shivrampant Damle, a Chitpavan Brahmin from Maval, founded the Maharashtriya Mandal in Pune in 1924. He led several educational initiatives in Maharashtra, including founding Marathi medium schools and a physical education college. He served as the Mandal's secretary and governor for decades.