UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Persons Miscellaneous

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    Who adorned Rammohan Roy with the title of 'Raja'?                              [MP-PSC(F) 2017]

    A)  Aurangzeb

    B)  Robert Clive

    C)  Mahatma Gandhiji

    D)  Mughal Emperor Akbar II

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Raja Rammohan Roy is considered as the pioneer of Modem Indian Renaissance for the remarkable reforms he brought in the 18lh and 19th century India. Among his efforts, the abolition of the brutal and inhuman Sati Pratha was the most prominent. His efforts were also instrumental in eradicating the purdah system and child marriage. The title Raja was bestowed upon him by the Mughal Emperor II. In 1831.


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