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50 Indian Reformers

Decades come and go but what remain are the impression and great acts of the social
reformers. India is privileged to have number of great souls like Dayanand Saraswati
and Raja Ram Mohan Roy. They managed to bring revolutions by making radical

changes in the society. Some of the reformers took up the challenges of breaking the
jinx of prevailing caste-system while some fought for the introduction of girls-
education and widow–remarriage. The contributions, made by these, simple yet
eminent souls towards humanity are really extraordinary. Their activities and thoughts
guided the nation to a new beginning.

Name the religious reformers.

1 2 3

He was a Muslim weaver who He is known as the father of He established four ‘Mathas’ in
worked hard to establish Hindu- Indian Renaissance. He is the four corners of the country.
Muslim unity. His couplets and remembered for his remarkable He travelled all across the
songs are a source of inspiration reforms against child marriage country and spread the message
even today. polygamy and untouchability of God.
during the 18th century.

4 5 Clue Corner

a) Adi Shankaracharya
b) Sant Kabir
c) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
d) Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar
A renowned writer, He spread the message of love
philosopher, educator, through his poems. He was a e) Sant Dnyaneshwar
translator, academic, Marathi saint, poet, philosopher
philanthropist and so much and a yogi.
more. He laid heavy weight on
the concept of widow
remarriage.

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