Raja Rammohan Roy (Rammohan Roy)

Raja Rammohan Roy was an influential Indian reformer and thinker in the early 19th century, known for challenging traditional customs and advocating for social change. He worked to eradicate practices like sati (wife burning), promote education, and encourage rational thinking. As a founder of modern Indian society, he helped shape ideas of individual rights, gender equality, and religious tolerance. Roy also played a key role in establishing educational institutions and helped modernize India’s social and cultural landscape. His efforts laid the foundation for future social reforms and contributed significantly to the growth of modern India.