Discuss the contribution of Raja Rammohun Roy in social reforms.
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Social reforms:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy conceived reformist religious associations as instruments of social and political transformation. He founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1815, the Calcutta Unitarian Association in 1821, and the Brahmo Sabha in 1828 which later became the Brahmo Samaj.
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Rammohun Roy was well versed in Sanskrit, Persian and several other Indian and European languages.
2.Rammohun Roy was particularly moved by the problems widows faced in their lives.
3.He began campaign against the practice of sati.
4.He tried through his writings that the practice of widow burning has no sanctions in ancient texts.
5.Rammohun was reputed to be learned man.
6.By the early 19th century many British officials had also begun to critisise Indian traditions and customs.
7.so , they were therefore more than willing to listen to Rammohun.
8.In 1829 , sati was banned.
9.The strategy adopted by Rammohun was used by later reformers as well.
10.Whenever the wished to challenge a practice that seemed harmful.