Rammohan Roy: The Reformer Who Woke Bengal

In this episode of The Hidden History of Bengal, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Raja Rammohan Roy, the father of the Bengal Renaissance. Born in 1772 in British Bengal, Rammohan Roy was a brilliant scholar who mastered Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit, and English. He challenged orthodox Hinduism, fought against the practice of sati, and founded the Brahmo Samaj, a reformist movement promoting monotheism and social justice. His diplomatic mission to England as the Mughal emperor's envoy broke cultural taboos and shaped early Indian nationalism. This episode delves into his upbringing in Radhanagar, his religious debates, his alliance with Governor-General William Bentinck, and his death in Bristol. It highlights how one man's ideas bridged tradition and modernity, influencing generations of activists from Tagore to Gandhi. #RammohanRoy #BengalRenaissance #BrahmoSamaj #SatiAbolition #Radhanagar #MughalEnvoys #WilliamBentinck #IndianReformers #19thCenturyBengal #Monotheism #HinduReform #BritishRaj #BengalHistory #FexingoHistory #HiddenHistoryOfBengal #History #SouthAsia #SocialReform Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo