Question 10GS1GS1
Socio-religious reforms of the 19th Century did not just impact the Hindu society but have impacted other religions too. Comment.
Introduction
The socio-religious reform movement of 19th century, marked the jurisprudence of Indian religion, led by educated intelligentsia.
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Main Body
Impact on Hindu society:
1Banning of sati → efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Keshab Samaj.
2Acceptance and legal recognition of widow remarriage in Hindu society → Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's efforts.
3Reduction in caste consciousness → by efforts of Param Hansa Mandali, Satyashodhak Samaj.
4Focus on purity of religion and maintaining the authority of vedas eg: Arya Samaj.
Impact on Islam:
1Wahabhi movement - led by Syed Ahmed Khan → focused on improvement of economic and literary levels of muslims → establishment of Muhammadan [illegible] school, Bane known as Aligarh university.
2Deoband school - initiated movement that wanted to purify Islam, and focus on traditional Islamic education, rather than modern education.
Impact on Christianity:
1Young Bengal movement led by Heavy Vivarta Derozio → radical ideas in Christianity.
2Theosophical society - led by Madame Blavatsky and HS Olcott, later taken over by Annie Besant → Transmigration of soul and universal brotherhood.
Therefore, all reform movements were aimed at reduction of biases and segregation in the society, irrespective of religion.
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- Addresses multiple religions
- Specific reformers and movements mentioned
- Clear causal connections shown
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Socio-Religious Reforms
19th Century Reform Movements
Writing Stats
194
Total words
3
Paragraphs
analytical and explanatory
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