Question

Write 10 point about raja rammohun Roy

Answer 1

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The 'Maker of Modern India' Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born on May 22, 1772 into a prosperous Brahmin family of Bengal. The man who challenged the traditional Hindu culture developed unorthodox religious ideas at a very young age. He passed away on September 27, in Bristol, England.

Answer 2

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1. 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.

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