INDIAN HISTORY

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After the death of Raja Rammohan Roy, the Brahmo Samaj split into two sections; the Brahmo Samaj of India and the Adi Brahmo Samaj. Who were the leaders of the two sections, respectively?
A
Keshab Chandra Sen and Radhakanta Deb
B
Keshab Chandra Sen and Debendranath Tagore
C
Debendranath Tagore and Radhakanta Deb
D
Radhakanta Deb and Debendranath Tagore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After the death of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the Brahmo Samaj was gradually divided into several sects. Maharshi Debendranath Tagore established the Adi Brahmo Samaj, Keshab Chandra Sen established the Bhartiya Brahmo Samaj and another one was established by the name of the Sadharana Brahmo Samaj. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -Keshab Chandra Sen greatly believed in the spirit of Christianity. Sen’s radical views like inclusion of teachings from all religions even from christianity made the Brahmo Samaj split into two different organisations in 1866.

Detailed explanation-3: -After the death of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the Brahmo Samaj split into two sections; the Brahmo Samaj of India and the Adi Brahmo Samaj.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Brahmo Samaj was a monotheistic sect of Hinduism. The movement began through meetings of Bengalis in Calcutta in 1828. One of the leading figures was Ram Mohun Roy. This group was known as the Brahmo Sabha.

Detailed explanation-5: -Brahmo Samaj-Significance It campaigned for sati to be abolished, the purdah system to be abolished, child marriage and polygamy to be discouraged, widow remarriage to be encouraged, and educational opportunities to be provided. It also took on casteism and untouchability, but with limited success in these areas.

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