Question

List and a short detail about any 2 Social Reformers of India.

Answer 1

1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833)

Father of Indian Renaissance, Raja Ram Mohan Roy is remembered for his remarkable reforms against child-marriage, polygamy and untouchability during the 18th century. He continuously endeavored to abolish the practice of sati-pratha. He founded the Atmiya Sabha and the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, to fight against the much orthodox Hindu society.


2.Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)

Swami Vivekananda was another eminent social reformer who brought about spiritual awakening amongst Indian masses in the 19th century. He is fondly remembered as the Intellectual Monk of India. He had set up the ‘Ramakrishna Mission’ in 1987. Swami Vivekananda strongly believed that man himself is the creator of his own destiny.

Answer 2

Narayana guru,shahu mahraj