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Also known as Rammohun Roy, Rammohan Roy

Indian religious, social, and educational reformer, and humanitarian

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Ram Mohan Roy was an Indian reformer of the 19th century who worked to modernize Hindu society through religious, social, and educational changes. His efforts to challenge traditional practices and promote humanitarian values made him a significant figure in shaping modern India.

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
India
Active from
1772
Active to
1833

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  • Truth and Virtue do not necessarily belong to wealth and Power and Distinctions of Big Mansions.

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date of birth
1772-05-22
date of death
1833-09-27
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name in native language
রামমোহন রায়
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy (22 May 1772 – 27 September 1833) was an Indian social reformer and writer who was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, the precursor of the Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent. He has been dubbed the "Father of the Indian Renaissance." He was given the title of Raja by Mughal emperor Akbar II (r. 1806–1837).

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. Roy wrote Gaudiya Vyakaran, which was the first complete Bangla grammar written book.

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