Raja Ram Mohan Roy Introduction Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772–1833) was a renowned Indian social reformer, scholar, and the founder of the Brahmo Samaj. Due to his pioneering role in shaping modern Indian society, he is widely regarded as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance." He was born on May 22, 1772, in Radhanagar. Establishment of the Atmiya Sabha In 1814, he established the Atmiya Sabha in Kolkata as a forum for intellectual discussions aimed at combating prevalent social evils such as idol worship, caste discrimination, and meaningless rituals. Struggle Against the Practice of Sati One of Raja Ram Mohan Roy's greatest achievements was his resolute struggle against the cruel practice known as Sati. As a result of his efforts, Sati was abolished in 1829 under Governor-General Lord William Bentinck through Regulation XVII. Women's Rights and Social Reform Roy strongly opposed child marriage and polygamy. Furthermore, he consistently advocated for women's rights and female education. Religious Reform Ideas His religious views were rooted in monotheism and rational thought. In 1803, he authored the work Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin to promote the concept of a single God and rational religious beliefs. Brahma Sabha and Brahmo Samaj. In 1828, Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahma Sabha, a reformist movement that rejected idol worship and promoted rationalism, humanism, and social equality. It later came to be known as the Brahmo Samaj. Other Reformist Organizations Roy also established several other reformist organizations, including the Atmiya Sabha (1815) and the Calcutta Unitarian Committee (1821). Contributions to Education In 1822, he founded the Anglo-Hindu School, which combined traditional Indian educational systems with Western science and humanities. Later, in 1825, he established the Vedanta College, where both Indian philosophy and modern scientific subjects were taught. Contributions to Journalism Roy actively utilized the field of journalism to disseminate his reformist…
