Introduction
Social reform movements during the pre-independence era were shaped by desire to oppose colonial rule.
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Main Body
[Social change opposition to colonial rule]
1Realization that Britishers are able to colonize due to deficiency in social schemes
2Bring rationality in social practices to challenge British notion of Indian backwardness
3To counter British effects to being forced medicalism in Indian society.
4To challenge the activities of Christian missionaries which were elementary during Indian religion
5To regain our prestige and status of a modern, flourishing, progressive society as in ancient times.
6Social practices acting as hurdle to unity of different communities → need to put a unified front against British.
Thus various socio-religious reforms were initiated by Indian leaders:
Raja Rammohun Roy against Sati
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar against sati in forms of ideas surrounding
B Jyotiba Phuleovercome caste discrimination & improve girls' & low caste education
Arya Samajtie back to vedas and rational interpretation of vedas
Swami Vivekanandunite service to man is service & God
Syed Ahmad Khanto overcome influence of radical elements & introduce modern education among Muslims.
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- Good connection between social reform and anti-colonial struggle
- Comprehensive coverage of multiple reformers across different regions and communities
- Clear articulation of motivations behind social reform movements
- Links reforms to broader anti-colonial objectives
Topper
Nidhi Goyal
AIR 91
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Social Reform Movements and Opposition to Colonial Rule
Social Change during Pre-Independence Era
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