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Raja Rammohan Roy campaigned against the rigidity of the caste system.
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What did Raja Rammohan Roy advocate for in his writings?
Jyotiba Phule along with his wife Savitribai opened the first girls school in ?
Pune
Which Governor-General made Sati illegal and punishable by law in 1829?
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Raja Rammohan Roy
- Studied the Quran, Persian, Arabic literature, the Bible, Greek, and Hebrew, demonstrating his eclectic and open-minded approach to education.
- Wrote "Gift to Monotheists" in 1803, advocating for the worship of one God and promoting monotheism.
- Founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1815, a movement that campaigned against idol worship and meaningless religious rituals.
- Established the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, later renamed Brahmo Samaj, which promoted monotheism and condemned idol worship.
- Advocated for a set of principles including prayer, meditation, charity, morality, and strengthening bonds between men.
Social Reforms
- Campaigned against the rigidity of the caste system, recognizing its harmful effects on society.
- Fought against the practice of Sati, which led to its abolition in 1829 by Governor-General William Bentinck.
- Condemned polygamy and child marriages, and advocated for the right of widows to remarry.
- Opposed the purdah system, which restricted women's freedom and rights.
Political Rights
- Spearheaded public agitation for political and social rights, demanding change in the status quo.
- Called for the abolition of the East India Company's trading rights, which exploited Indian resources.
- Advocated for the reduction of heavy export duties on India and the abolition of European privileges over Indians.
Pioneer of Indian Journalism
- Founded various journals in Bengali, English, Hindi, and Persian to spread scientific, literary, and political knowledge.
- Was a staunch nationalist, using journalism as a tool to promote Indian interests and challenge British rule.
Jyotiba Phule
- Critiqued Hindu religion and customs, drawing from his experiences as a member of a so-called low caste.
- Worked for the upliftment of women, aiming to restore their status of superiority to men.
- Opened the first girls' school in Pune in 1848, along with his wife Savitribai, pioneering girls' education in India.
- Established more schools for girls in the following years, expanding access to education for women.
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Explore the life and contributions of Raja Rammohan Roy, a pioneer of Indian renaissance, who advocated for monotheism, social reforms, and condemned idol worship.