Social and Religious Reformers in India

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Christian priests in India

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Introduced English education and opened schools

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Ram Mohan Roy

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Harbinger of modern age, reformed Hindu society

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Sati

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Immolation of widow, banned by Ram Mohan Roy

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Brahmo Samaj

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Founded by Ram Mohan Roy, promoted rationalism

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Debendra Nath Tagore

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Successor of Ram Mohan Roy in Brahmo Samaj

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Prarthana Samaj

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Established by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang, social reforms

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Ramakrishna Paramhansa

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Spiritual leader, emphasized oneness of religions

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Swami Vivekananda

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Founded Ramakrishna Mission, promoted Vedanta philosophy

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Theosophical Society

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Founded by Blavatsky and Olcott, promoted Indian studies

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Annie Besant

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Promoted ancient Indian religions, established Central Hindu School