Question

Who was regarded as 'Maker of Modern India'?
1. M. G. Ranade
2. Mahatma Gandhi
3. Raja Rammohan Roy
4. Keshav Chandra Sen

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Raja Rammohan Roy

The correct answer is Raja Rammohan Roy.

• Raja Rammohan Roy is the founder of modern India.

• Modern Indian history can be traced from the end of the Mughals to the time of Indira Gandhi.
• During modern Indian history, the East India Company occupied India and during this time the freedom battles were fought.
• Raja Rammohan Roy was the pioneer reformer and is known as the father of modern India.
• He is the founder of the Brahmo Samaj and the pioneer of the social reform movements.
• He abolished the Sati system from India.

• In 1815, Raja Rammohan Roy established the Atmiya Sabha, a precursor in the socio-religious reforms in Bengal.
• The members used to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics and also used to promote free and collective thinking and social reform.
• The foundation of Atmiya Sabha in 1815 is considered the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
• Raja Rammohan Roy is known as the “Father of Modern India“; “Father of Indian Renaissance” and “bridge between past and future“.