Why people like Raja Rammohan Roy were called reformer
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He was a religious and social reformer. Widely known for his role in the abolition of the practice of Sati. He was a scholar and knew Sanskrit, Persian, Hindi, Bengali, English and Arabic. He fought against the perceived ills of Hindu society at that time.
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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.[1] Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered to be the "Father of the Bengal Renaissance" by many historians.[2]
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Portrait of Raja Ram Mohun Roy, 1833.jpg
Roy in London, 1833, painted by Rembrandt Peale
Born
c. 22 May 1772
Radhanagar, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died
27 September 1833 (aged 61)
Stapleton, Bristol, England
Nationality
Indian
Other names
Herald of New Age
Occupation
Social and religious reformer; Brahmin prince, author
Known for
Bengal Renaissance, Brahmo Sabha
(social, political reforms)
In 2004, Roy was ranked number 10 in BBC's poll of the Greatest Bengali of all time.[3][4][5]