Give an account of various reform associations and movements founded by Indian reformers in
different places in the country
Answers
Answer:
Raja Rammohan Roy (1772-1833)
Debendranath Tagore
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Dadoba Pandurang
Mahadev Gobind Ranade
Explanation:
The process of reawakening, sometimes, but not always follow the intended as the ‘Renaissance’, did not always follow the intended line and gave rise to some undesirable by-products as well, which have become as much a part daily existence in the whole of the Indian subcontinent as have the fruits of these reform movements.Although, the majority of reformation associated with religious beliefs and therefore most of the movement of the 19th century were socio-religious character. Here, we are giving a complete overview on the Socio-Religious Reform Movements and Reformers in India that will enhance the knowledge of readers to understand, how Indian Society transformed after reform movements.
Answer:
(1) Reformers such as Raja Rammohun Roy founded a reform association known as the Brahmo Samaj in Calcutta. He felt that changes were necessary for society, and unjust practices must be done away with.
(2) In the Telugu-speaking areas of the Madras Presidency, Veerasalingam Pantulu formed an association for widow remarriage.
(3) In the north, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who founded the reform association called Arya Samaj, also supported widow remarriage.