Who founded the Bramho Samaj in 1828?

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This question was previously asked in

RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On : 16 Jan 2019 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Key Points

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828.
The Brahmo Samaj played a significant role in the social and religious reform movements in India.
It aimed at purifying Hinduism and promoting monotheism, discarding idol worship and caste system.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is often called the "Father of Modern India" for his efforts in social, political, and educational reforms.

Additional Information

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born on 22 May 1772 in Radhanagar, Bengal.
He was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance and played a pivotal role in the abolition of sati, the practice of widow immolation.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy also advocated for women's rights, including the right to education and property.
He was proficient in multiple languages, including Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, and English.
In 1831, he traveled to the United Kingdom to campaign against the press regulations imposed by the British East India Company and died there in 1833.