About
Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833) was an Indian reformer born in Bengal. He is known for founding the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, a Hindu reform movement advocating rational monotheism. He campaigned against the practice of sati, contributing to its abolition by the British in 1829. He also promoted modern education, founding several schools and colleges, and advocated for press freedom. In 1830, he was sent as an ambassador to the United Kingdom, where he died in 1833. His intellectual and social work earned him the title 'Father of Modern India'.
* 1772-05-22 — † 1833-09-27
Major works
- Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin (1804)religious treatise
- The Precepts of Jesus (1820)religious work
- Sambad Kaumudi (1821)periodical
- Mirat-ul-Akbar (1822)periodical
- Gaudiya Vyakaran (1833)grammar
Key milestones
- 1828Founded the Brahmo Samaj (Brahma Sabha) in Calcutta.
- 1829His advocacy contributed to the British ban on sati.
- 1830Received the title 'Raja' from Mughal Emperor Akbar II and was sent as ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Themes
Rational monotheismSocial reformModern educationPress freedomInterfaith dialogue
Sources: britannica.com · cambridge.org · oxfordbibliographies.com