Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Why is on news? September 27 is death anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Ram Mohan Roy (22 May 1772 – 27 September 1833) was an Indian reformer

He was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, the precursor of the Brahmo Samaj, a social-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent.

He was given the title of Raja by Akbar II, the Mughal emperor. His influence was apparent in the fields of politics, public administration, education and religion.

He was known for his efforts to abolish the practices of sati and child marriage.

Roy is considered to be the "Father of the modern India" by many historians.

He was an advocate of studying English, Science, Western Medicine and Technology to broaden ones knowledge and overview.

Roy founded Atmiya Sabha for social and religious reforms in the society, and campaigned for women's rights.

He is considered a pioneer in fighting for the right for widows to remarry, and the right for women to hold property. He also supported the education of women.

Ram Mohan Roy was greatly influenced by western modern thought and stressed on rationalism and modern scientific approach.

He believed in social equality of all human beings and thus was a strong opposer of the caste system.

Ram Mohan was attracted to Islamic monotheism. He said that monotheism is also the fundamental message of Vedanta.