In which one of the following years was the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha established ?

The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established on April 2, 1870, in Pune, Maharashtra. It was founded by prominent leaders including Mahadev Govind Ranade, Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi, and S. H. Chiplunkar [3]. The organization was designed to act as a bridge or mediating body between the British government and the Indian people, representing native opinions and advocating for legal rights, particularly for peasants [1]. While some historical debates link its origins to the earlier Poona Association founded in 1867, the formal establishment of the Sarvajanik Sabha as a distinct political entity occurred in 1870. It became one of the most influential political organizations in Western India, eventually playing a significant role in the arrangements for the first session of the Indian National Congress in 1885 [3].

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1. [3] http://indianculture.gov.in/node/2820177
2. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 10: Beginning of Modern Nationalism in India > Political Associations in Bombay > p. 245