Question

How Did Raja Rammohan Roy use ancient texts to prove that modern lawgivers had

misinterpreted religion?


. How did the Wood’s Despatch impact the education system in India?​

Answer 1

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. He was given the title of Raja by Akbar II, the Mughal emperor. His influence was apparent in the fields of politics, public administration, education and religion. 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 Modern Indian History, Charles Wood's Despatch had an impact on education in British India as it promoted the use of vernacular languages in the primary schools.