Explain any three contributions of Raja Rammohan Roy

National Movement: 1857-1917 (10)

With reference to the rise of National Consciousness in India, Explain any three contributions of Raja Rammohan Roy

Answer

Contributions of Raja Rammohan Roy

  1. Advocated Monotheism
  2. Liberty Rights and a free press
  3. Started his anti-Sati crusade
  4. Woman’s emancipation
  5. Uplifted the cause of the poor peasants who were exploited by the Zamindars.
  6. Impressed upon the Government to make the English language the medium of Education.
  7. Literature - he started Samvad Kaumudi / Mirat-ul-Akbar
  8. Wanted the Military Budget to be reduced.
  9. Founded Brahmo Samaj
  10. He was against caste system / child marriage.
  • Exam Year: 2017