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Who was Raja Ram Mohan Roy? Why was he famous?
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha, the precursor of the Brahmo Samaj, a social-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent. He was given the title of Raja by Akbar II, the Mughal emperor. Wikipedia
- Born: 22 May 1772, Radhanagar, Khanakul
- Died: 27 September 1833, Stapleton, Bristol, United Kingdom
- Spouse: Devi Uma (m. ?–1833).
He was known for his efforts to abolish the practices of sati and child marriage. Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered to be the "Father of the Bengal Renaissance" by many historians. In 2004, Roy was ranked number 10 in BBC's poll of the Greatest Bengali of all time.
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy (22 May 1772 – 27 September 1833) was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha, the precursor of the Brahmo Samaj, a social-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent. Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered to be the "Father of the Bengal Renaissance" by many historians.