INDIAN HISTORY

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When was Brahmo Samaj split?
A
1826
B
1857
C
1843
D
1866
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -It did not abolish child marriages. But Keshab Chandra Sen conducted his daughter’s (minor) marriage in accordance with Vedic rites to prince (also a minor) of Kooch Bihar in 1878. This led to split in Brahmo Samaj of India in 1878.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ram Mohan Roy is the founder of Brahmo Samaj.

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