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Reformers of Bengal
- Raja Rammohan Roy: Father of Modern India.
- 1828: Founded Brahmo Samaj.
- 1829: Instrumental in the abolition of Sati with Lord William Bentinck.
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar:
- 1856: His efforts led to the passage of the Widow Remarriage Act.
- Pioneer of modern Bengali prose.
Reformers of Maharashtra
- Prarthana Samaj (1867): Founded by Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay. Notable members were R.C. Bhandarkar and M.G. Ranade.
- Jyotiba Phule:
- 1870: Founded Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers Society).
- Book: Gulamgiri (Slavery).
- Opened the first school for 'untouchables' in Poona in 1852.
Hindu Revivalist Movements
- Arya Samaj (1875): Founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
- Slogan: "Go back to Vedas."
- Book: Satyarthaprakash.
- Suddhi Movement: Purificatory ceremony for counter-conversion.
- Ramakrishna Mission (1897): Founded by Swami Vivekananda. Preached "Jiva is Siva" (all living beings are God).
- Theosophical Society: Founded in USA (1875), shifted to Adyar, Chennai in 1886. Annie Besant was its famous president.
Social Reformers of Tamil Nadu
| Personality | Key Contributions |
|---|---|
| Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallar) | Jeevakarunya: Compassion for all living beings. Founded Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Satya Sangam (1865). Established a free feeding house at Vadalur (1867). Work: Thiruvarutpa. |
| Vaikunda Swamikal | Ayya Vazhi: Path of Father. Founded Samathuva Samajam. Termed British and Travancore rule as 'White and Black devils' respectively. Work: Akila Thirattu. |
| Iyothee Thassar Pandithar | Started Oru Paisa Tamilan (1907) weekly. Founded Dravida Mahajana Sabha (1891). Campaigned for a casteless identity. |
TNPSC முக்கியமான ஆண்டுகள் மற்றும் நிறுவனங்கள் | TNPSC Important Years & Organizations
| Year | ஆண்டு | Movement/Organization | அமைப்பு |
|---|---|
| 1828 | பிரம்ம சமாஜம் | Brahmo Samaj |
| 1856 | விதவை மறுமணச் சட்டம் | Widow Remarriage Act |
| 1867 | பிரார்த்தனை சமாஜம் | Prarthana Samaj |
| 1875 | ஆரிய சமாஜம், பிரம்ம ஞான சபை, அலிகார் இயக்கம் | Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society, Aligarh Movement |
| 1891 | திராவிட மகாஜன சபை | Dravida Mahajana Sabha |
| 1897 | இராமகிருஷ்ண மிஷன் | Ramakrishna Mission |
| 1907 | ஒரு பைசா தமிழன் இதழ் | Oru Paisa Tamilan journal |
| 1929 | உலகப் பொருளாதாரப் பெருமந்தம் | The Great Depression |
| 1945 | ஐக்கிய நாடுகள் சபை (UNO) | United Nations Organization |
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