Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 2

The correct answer is He founded 'Indian Reform Association'.

• Keshab Chunder Sen founded the 'Indian Reform Association'.

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772 – 1833):
  • Akbar-II gave Raja Ram Mohan Roy the title of Raja.
  • He founded Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta in 1815 AD, which was named Brahmo Sabha, and finally Brahmo Samaj in 1828 AD.
  • He published a book entitled 'The Precepts of Jesus, the Guide to Peace and Happiness'.
  • His journal was named Sambad Kaumudin and Mirat-al-Akhbar.
  • He also published  Persian Treatise called Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin.
  • He is also known as the ‘Father of Modern India’ and the ‘Father of the Bengal Renaissance’.
  • He is known for the abolition of Sati with the help of William Bentick.