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Who founded in 1828 the Brahmo Sabha or Brahmo Samaj ?

Who founded in 1828 the Brahmo Sabha or Brahmo Samaj ? Correct Answer Ram Mohan Roy

The correct answer is Ram Mohan Roy.

Key Points

  • Brahmo Samaj:

 

  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded Brahmo Sabha in 1828, which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj.
  • Its chief aim was the worship of the eternal God. It was against priesthood, rituals, and sacrifices.
  • It focused on prayers, meditation, and reading of the scriptures. It believed in the unity of all religions.
  • It was the first intellectual reform movement in modern India. It led to the emergence of rationalism and enlightenment in India which indirectly contributed to the nationalist movement.
  • It was the forerunner of all social, religious, and political movements of modern India.
  • It split into two in 1866, namely Brahmo Samaj of India led by Keshub Chandra Sen, and Adi Brahmo Samaj led by Debendranath Tagore.
  • Prominent Leaders: Debendranath Tagore, Keshub Chandra Sen, Pt. Sivnath Shastri, and Rabindranath Tagore.

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