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RAJA ROM MOHAN ROY Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833) was a prominent Indian social reformer and thinker who played a crucial role in the 19th-century Bengal Renaissance. He is widely regarded as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" for his efforts in various fields such as education, social reform, and religion. Key contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy include: Abolition of Sati: H e campaigned vigorously against the practice of Sati (the immolation of widows on their husbands' funeral pyres) and played a pivotal role in its abolition. Promotion of Education: Raja Ram Mohan Roy emphasized the importance of education, particularly modern education, and founded schools to promote the spread of Western scientific education in India. Advocacy for Women's Rights: He was an early advocate for women's rights and worked towards improving the status of women in Indian society. Religious Reform: Roy criticized superstitions, idol worship, and rituals that he deemed irrat