By the end of this lesson, you'll solve:
"In the 1800s, widows were burned alive, girls couldn't go to school, and caste decided your entire life. Who dared to fight back?"
Raja Ram Mohan Roy & the Brahmo Samaj
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called the "Father of the Indian Renaissance." In a time when women had almost no rights and superstitions ruled, he fought against Sati, child marriage, and caste discrimination.
Key Points
- 1Founded Brahmo Samaj (1828) — promoted monotheism, reason, and social reform
- 2Campaigned against Sati (burning of widows) — led to Sati Prohibition Act (1829)
- 3Supported women's education and property rights
- 4Promoted English education and modern science alongside Indian traditions
Pro Tip
Ram Mohan Roy is the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" — he believed you can be proudly Indian while also embracing modern ideas.
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