Question

Mention the works done by Brahmo Samaj.

Answer 1

Answer:

Raja Ram Moham Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj on August 20, 1828. The main objective of Brahmo Samaj was to remove the social evils prevalent in Hindu religion, to check the increasing influence of Christianity and to unite people from all religions. Through Brahmo Samaj, Raja Ram Mohan Roy raised his voice against the evils prevalent in Indian society such as Satipratha child marriage, polygamy, etc. Raja Ram Mohan Roy Satiprath started, many movements against Sati Pratha, and as a result, the then governor-general Lord William Bentick declared Sati Pratha as illegal. Besides, Raja Ram Mohan Roy also supported women’s education, freedom of press and natural rights of life, freedom and property. He also opposed the zamindari system.