Question

when and by whom was brahmo samaj founded ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy on 20th August, 1828.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828

★ Additional Information :

Raja Ram Mohan Roy also known as Father of Modern India

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy wanted to improve the condition of Indian women and bring about greater freedom and equality for them.

• He promoted education for women. He opposed the practice of sati .

• He trying to prove through his writing that the practice of sati was not permitted by the Hindu shastras.

• His campaign though roused the hostility of the orthodox section of people against him but eventually in 1829 he succeeded in imposing a ban on sati under the Governor General Lord William Bentinck.

• He played a notable part in improving the condition of widows.

• He also opposed polygamy.

• He advocated widows remarriage and fought against child marriage.