Who was the founder of Brahma Samaj of India?

Who was the founder of Brahma Samaj of India?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Debendranath Tagore
Keshab Chandra Sen
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019
The original Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828. After his death, Debendranath Tagore led the movement. However, a major split occurred in 1866 primarily due to ideological differences and disputes over social reforms, particularly regarding caste and inter-caste marriage. Keshab Chandra Sen and his followers established a new organization called the “Brahmo Samaj of India” (Brahmo Samaj of Keshub Chandra Sen), while Debendranath Tagore’s group became known as the “Adi Brahmo Samaj” (Original Brahmo Samaj). Therefore, Keshab Chandra Sen was the founder of the “Brahma Samaj of India”.
– Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha (later Brahmo Samaj) in 1828.
– Debendranath Tagore led the movement after Roy.
– A split occurred in 1866.
– Keshab Chandra Sen founded the “Brahmo Samaj of India” after the 1866 split.
The split led to two distinct branches. Later, another split occurred in Keshab Chandra Sen’s group (in 1878), leading to the formation of the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj by younger members who opposed some of Keshab Chandra Sen’s actions, such as the marriage of his underage daughter. Thus, the Brahmo movement fragmented over time.
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