One Minute History - Raja Ram Mohan Roy

A brief, one minute history of some of histories most interesting people you may not have heard of before.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, born in 1772, was a prominent social reformer, thinker, and advocate for women's rights in colonial India. He was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance and played a crucial role in the movement against social evils such as sati (the practice of widows self-immolating on their husbands' funeral pyres). Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement that sought to promote monotheism, equality, and social justice. He also advocated for the modernization of education, the abolition of caste-based discrimination, and the empowerment of women through education and social reforms. Raja Ram Mohan Roy's efforts paved the way for significant social and intellectual changes in Indian society and laid the groundwork for the broader Indian independence movement. His legacy as a progressive thinker and social reformer continues to inspire individuals striving for a just and inclusive society in India and beyond.