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By whom of the following was the Brahmo Samaj founded in 1828?

By whom of the following was the Brahmo Samaj founded in 1828? Correct Answer Raja Ram Mohan Roy

The correct answer is Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828.

Key Points

  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy:
    • Akbar-II gave Raja Rammohan Roy the title of Raja.
    • He is also called the Father of the Indian Renaissance.
    • He founded Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta in 1815 AD, which was named Brahmo Sabha and finally Brahmo Samaj in 1828 AD.
    • He wrote books like Mirat-Ul-Akbar, Sambad Kaumudi and Percepts of Jesus.
    • The motive of Brahmo Samaj was to purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism.
    • They did campaign against idolatry, caste rigidities, meaningless rituals and other social ills.

Additional Information

  • Swami Dayanand Saraswati:
    • He founded the Arya Samaj in the year 1875.
    • He wrote Satyarth Prakash.
    • He gave the slogan "Back to the Vedas".
  • Keshav Chandra Sen:
    • Keshab Chandra Sen founded the Brahmo Samaj of India in 1866.
  • Swami Vivekananda:
    • His real name was Narendranath Dutt.
    • He established Ramakrishna Mission after the death of his guru Rama Krishna Paramahansa in 1897 AD.

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