Raja Rammohun Roy
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Raja Rammohun Roy, the pioneer of modern India, was born at Radhanagar in Hooghly on 22 May 1772. He was educated in Sanskrit, Arabic and various foreign languages apart from English. As a religious and social reformer, he revolted against idolatry and laid the stepstone of the Brahmo Samaj. He also protested against the evil social customs of his time such as casteism, early marriage etc. He was a humanist who criticized the 'Sati' system and was successful in abolishing this inhuman practice. Rammohun Roy wished to spread the benefits of western culture and modern education among the Indians. In fact, he was the torch-bearer of Renaissance in India. He died in Bristol on 27 September 1833. His contribution in the progress of modern India is unforgettable.