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Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Abolished Sati; father of Indian Renaissance
Born 1772 ๐ฎ๐ณ India 1829
โ Known For
1
Campaigned successfully to abolish Sati (widow burning) โ banned 1829
2
Founded Brahmo Samaj (1828) โ religious and social reform movement
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"Father of Modern India" โ pioneered modern education, free press and women's rights
"Father of Modern India"; founded Brahmo Samaj
Quick Facts
Category
โ Activism
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Born
1772
Key Year
1829
Achievement
Abolished Sati; father of Indian Renaissance