Raja Ram Mohan Roy, often referred to as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance," was a prominent social reformer, thinker, and intellectual in 19th-century India. He was born on May 22, 1772, in Radhanagar, Bengal Presidency (now in West Bengal, India), and passed away on September 27, 1833.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy played a significant role in advocating for various social and educational reforms in colonial India. He strongly opposed social evils such as sati (the practice of widow burning) and worked towards its abolition. His efforts led to the passing of the Bengal Sati Regulation Act in 1829, which banned the practice of sati in the Bengal Presidency.
Roy's ideas and writings had a profound impact on Indian society and paved the way for future reform movements. He emphasized the importance of reason, modern education, and social justice in bringing about societal progress.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy's contributions to social, religious, and educational reforms have earned him a place of honor in Indian history.
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