Raja Ram Mohan Roy – Important Personalities of Modern India

Introduction

Raja Ram Mohan Roy, also known as the ‘Father of Modern India’ was a renowned Indian socio-religious reformer of the 19th century. He not only desired to eradicate the social evils prevalent in India but also advocated the introduction of Western education in India to awaken the minds of Indians. Although Roy favoured Western education, he also supported the cause of freedom and the personal liberty of Indians. Indian history also remembers Roy for leading the intellectual movement of Indians called the Indian Renaissance or the re-establishment of the glory of Indian culture.

Early life and education

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born on May 22, 1772, in Radhanagar village in the Hooghly district of British-ru