what was the contribution of raja Rammohun Roy in women reform ?
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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 2004, Roy was ranked number 10 in BBC's poll of the Greatest Bengali of all time.
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Rammohun Roy was well versed in Sanskrit, Persian and several other Indian and European languages.
2.Rammohun Roy was particularly moved by the problems widows faced in their lives.
3.He began campaign against the practice of sati.
4.He tried through his writings that the practice of widow burning has no sanctions in ancient texts.
5.Rammohun was reputed to be learned man.
6.By the early 19th century many British officials had also begun to critisise Indian traditions and customs.
7.so , they were therefore more than willing to listen to Rammohun.
8.In 1829 , sati was banned.
9.The strategy adopted by Rammohun was used by later reformers as well.
10.Whenever the wished to challenge a practice that seemed harmful.