The Life and Letters of Raja Rammohun Roy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the life and influence of the Father of modern India.

This authoritative biography gathers letters, writings, and reform work to illuminate Raja Rammohun Roy’s pivotal role in 19th-century India and his enduring impact on modern thought. This edition frames Roy’s public campaigns, intellectual challenges, and social reforms in a clear, accessible narrative. It combines biographical sketches, documentary material, and reflections on his legacy to help readers understand how one thinker helped shape a nation.

• Learn about Roy’s early life, travels, and rise as a reformer inside and outside India.
• Explore his debates with religious orthodoxy and his drive to abolish sati and advance social progress.
• Follow his founding work with the Brahmo movement and his cosmopolitan, universalist outlook.
• See the lasting influence of his ideas on politics, religion, and education in the modern era.

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