[3] SOCIAL REFORMS: RAJA RAM MOHAN ROY CONTRIBUTION: How to Cite : GurbuxRai (2026). Social Reforms: Raja Ram Mohan Roy Contribution. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews, 5(8),22-28. https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v5i8.2026.22-28

Gurbux Rai

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Gurbux Rai Assistant Professor in History, Govt. College Haroli Distt. Una (H.P.), India.

Abstract

In the early 19th century the study of liberal ideas created an awakening in the education class who decided to remove the inherent evils in the Indian society. Bengal played the leading role in the new awakening of India. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the central figure in the new awakening in India. For his pioneering efforts in Social Reforms and creating new awakening among the people, he was been regarded as the Father of the “Indian Renaissance” or even “Father of Modern India”.1His greatest glory lay in this, that in the midst of thick, brooding darkness he saw afar the vision of New India and bravely laboured against large odds. He was not just a founder of a religion and he wanted his countrymen to accept not only the rational and scientific approach but also principles of human dignity and social equity of all men and women. His political, social, educational ideas and activities enriched the field of social work in India. He had done many social work related activities that helped in uplifting Indian society. Social work is a practice based profession that promotes social changes tosocial development.