HISTORY
RENAISSANCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Only II and III
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I, II, III
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I, II and IV
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is A, B, and C. Raja Rammohan Roy founded Atmiya Sabha in 1815 in Kolkata. He als0o founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828 in Kolkata. He also wrote a book named; A gift to Monotheists’ in 1804.
Detailed explanation-2: -Raja Ram Mohan Roy campaigned against the caste system, untouchability, superstitions and use of intoxicants. He attacked child marriage, polygamy, illiteracy of women and the degraded state of widows. He fought against the perceived ills of Hindu society at that time.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why is Raja Ram Mohan Roy called the father of modern Indian Renaissance? Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called the father of the modern Indian Renaissance due to the remarkable changes he instituted in 18th and 19th century India. The most noticeable of his actions was the removal of the cruel and barbaric Sati Pratha.
Detailed explanation-4: -He wanted the people of India to develop a sense of self confidence, and was crusader against unreason and superstition. He admired the English people who not only enjoyed civil and political liberty but was interested in promoting freedom, social happiness and rationalism in the areas where their influence extended.