Raja Ram Mohan Roy Birth Anniversary: Know Some Interesting Facts About The Father Of The Indian Renaissance

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the most influential and religious reformer of the 19th century. He was born on May 22, 1772. He is widely recognised as the Father of the Indian Renaissance and the Father of the Bengal Renaissance. He was a prominent social reformer who advocated for the abolition of Sati (widow immolation), championed women's rights, and opposed child marriage.

Father of the Indian Renaissance

His impact and efforts to reform Indian society and advocate for progress earned him the title of "Father of the Indian Renaissance." Roy's influence was prominent in many fields, including politics, education, and even religion. He had worked to abolish social evils. The right for women to hold property and the practice of polygamy. On his 253rd birth anniversary, let's take a look at some of the interesting facts about the legendary figure.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy learned many languages

From a young age, Roy always felt a strong sense of patriotism. He was sent to Patna for higher studies, where he studied Arabic and Persian. He also read the Quran, the Arabic translation of the works of Plato and Aristotle, and the works of Sufi mystic poets. By the age of 15, he had learned numerous languages, including Bangla, Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, Hindi, and English.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy went to Varanasi, and there he studied the Vedas, the Upanishads, and Hindu philosophy deeply. He also studied Islam and Christianity. At the age of 16, he wrote a rational critique of Hindu idol worship. Roy also wrote Gaudiya Vyakaran, which was the first complete Bangla grammar book.

Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a social reformer who founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828. The Brahmo Samaj was a socio-religious reform movement in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Its primary goal was to reform Hinduism by promoting monotheism, combating social evils, and encouraging rational thinking.

Brahmo Samaj played a vital role in the Bengal Renaissance and the shaping of modern Indian society. The movement influenced various social reforms and movements, including the abolition of Sati and the prohibition of widow remarriage.

Brahmo Samaj faced division late and eventually split into different branches, including the Adi Brahmo Samaj and the Brahmo Samaj of India.

He visited England in 1830 as an ambassador of the Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II to appeal to the British authorities to increase the Mughal Emperor's pension, which was being managed by the East India Company.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was given the title 'Raja' By the Mughal Emperor of Delhi, Akbar II, whose grievances he presented before the British king.