Socio-Religious Reforms in India

A key figure in the Indian socio-religious reforms, considered the pioneer of the Modern Age in India.

Efforts to improve Indian society through changes in its religious and social practices, led by figures like Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

The belief in one God.

The idea that all people are equal and should treat each other as siblings.

The belief that reason and logic should be used to understand the world and make decisions.

A school of Indian philosophy based on rational thinking and spiritual understanding.

Changes in religious practices, often focused on practicality and reason over ritualistic traditions.

A prominent social reformer who fought against social evils like sati, caste distinctions, and child marriage.

A socio-religious reform society founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, advocating for social reforms against harmful practices like sati.

The practice of Hindu widows immolating themselves on their husband's funeral pyre.

A significant social reformer known for his work to abolish social injustices and improve the status of women, opposing caste discrimination.

Social prejudice and unequal treatment based on religious or social divisions, a key target of social reform efforts.

Marriage of children at an underage age, considered an inappropriate and harmful practice.

Individuals advocating for societal changes, like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

Vidyasagar championed women's education, campaigning against social norms like child marriage and polygamy. He supported widow remarriage, and helped establish the first Indian girls' school in Calcutta.

The first Indian school for girls in Calcutta, established with Vidyasagar's support.

Passed in 1856 by Lord Dalhousie, this act formally allowed Hindu widows to remarry.

A 19th-century social reformer who challenged Hindu social practices, advocating for rationalism, Vedic philosophy, and education for women.

A social reform society founded in 1875 by Dayanand Saraswati, focused on opposing social ills like child marriage and the caste system.

A hierarchical social structure traditionally prevalent in Indian society, often associated with discrimination and inequalities.

The practice of marrying children before they reach adulthood, often against their will or best interests.

The promotion of educational opportunities for women, a key tenet in social reform movements of the time.

Swami Vivekananda promoted religious tolerance, Indian brotherhood, and harmony. He criticized caste, inequalities, and rituals, encouraging responsible action. He established the Ramakrishna Mission to improve Indian society.

A prominent Muslim leader who initiated the Aligarh Movement, advocating Western education and knowledge of English for Muslim progress.

A reform movement initiated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to improve the Muslim community through Western education.

Founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1875; it later developed into Aligarh Muslim University, a center for modern learning.

A Sikh reform movement in Amritsar and Lahore, promoting religious and social reform, establishing schools, promoting Punjabi Literature and Gurmukhi script.

A Sikh movement led by the SGPC to reform gurdwara management and free them from corrupt Mahants (managers).

President of the Theosophical Society in India, advocating social reform.

Swami Vivekananda believed that all religions lead to the same truth.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a key figure in social reforms.

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar fought for women's rights and widows.

Swami Dayanand Saraswati emphasized the Vedas for social guidance.

The Aligarh Movement promoted Western education and science.

Social reformers worked to change Indian society.

A reform movement started by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to improve Muslim society

A Sikh reform group founded in Amritsar and Lahore

An organization focused on spiritual and philosophical knowledge, with Annie Besant as president

A South Indian social reformer called the 'Vidyasagar of South India'

Prominent Muslim reformer who started a reform movement for Muslims

Leader of the Brahmo Samaj, champion of religious and social reforms in India

A religious reform society founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Schools based on the Vedic curriculum of Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Spiritual organization founded by Swami Vivekananda

Marriage of minors, a harmful social practice