Question

examine the role of brahmo samaj in the social reform movement

Answer 1

It was one of the most influential religious movements in India[1] and made a significant contribution to the making of modern India.[2] It was started at Calcutta on 20 August 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Debendranath Tagore as reformation of the prevailing Brahmanism of the time (specifically Kulin practices) and began the Bengal Renaissance of the 19th century pioneering all religious, social and educational advance of the Hindu community in the 19th century. Its Trust Deed was made in 1830 formalising its inception and it was duly and publicly inaugurated in January 1830 by the consecration of the first house of prayer, now known as the Adi Brahmo Samaj.[3]From the Brahmo Samaj springs Brahmoism, the most recent of legally recognised religions in India and Bangladesh, reflecting its foundation on reformed spiritual Hinduism with vital elements of Judeo-Islamic faith and practice.[4][5]

Raja Rammohan Roy founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828 in the name of Brahmo Sabha.

Answer 2

The role of the Brahmo Samaj in the social reform movement given below:

Explanation:

• The founder of the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 was Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
• He became known as the Father of Modern India, a social and reformer during the 18th century.
• The Brahmo Samaj became recognized for daring challenges to the old Hindu traditions.
• It tried to change society by playing a crucial role in crushing the caste system, improving the educational system, and the dowry system.
• It also worked for raising the status of women and abolish Sati practice in India.

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