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Who among the following founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828?

Who among the following founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828? Correct Answer <span style="">Raja Ram Mohan Roy</span>

The correct answer is Ram Mohan Roy

Key Points 

  • Ram Mohan Roy is the prophet of socio-religious movements in India.
    • Ram Mohan Roy is the founder of the  Brahmo samaj in India.
      • He started the religious organization Brahmo samaj  in 1828.
      • He was given the title of Raja by the Mughal emperor Akbar shah II.
    • His principles are based on monotheism.
    • He is considered as the father of the Indian renaissance.
    • He translated the Bhagavat Gita to Bengali.
    • He is one of the main social reformers who campaigned to abolish the practices of sati and child marriage.
    • He is considered as the pioneer of the Indian political movement.​

Additional Information

  • Poona Sarvajanik Sabha:
    • It was founded in 1867 by Mahadeo Govind Ranade and others, with the objective of serving as a bridge between the government and the people. Hence, Pair 1 is correctly matched. 
    • It also worked for the legal rights of the peasants.
    • Many prominent leaders of the Freedom struggle like, Lokmanya Tilak were members of this organization.
  • Bombay Presidency Association:
    • It was started by Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozshah Mehta, and K.T. Telang in 1885. Hence, Pair 2 is correctly matched.
    • It was formed in opposition to Ilbert Bill and Lytton’s other reactionary policies.
  • Madras Mahajan Sabha:
    • It was founded in 1884 by M. Viraraghavachari, B. Subramaniya Aiyer, and P. Anandacharlu. Hence, Pair 3 is correctly matched. 
    • The organization took a moderate stance on opposing govt policies in the beginning.

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