​Founder of 'Atmiya Sabha' was -​

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Explanation:

• The Atmiya Sabha was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta).

• It was an informal group that discussed monotheism, ethics, and reformist ideas based on reason and Vedanta philosophy.

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• Purpose:

  • To promote spiritual enlightenment, social reform, and rational thinking.

  • Criticized idol worship, caste discrimination, and orthodox rituals.

• Considered the precursor to the Brahmo Samaj (founded by Roy in 1828), which had a more formal and structured reformist approach.

Additional Information:

• Jyotiba Phule: Founded Satyashodhak Samaj (1873) to fight caste oppression.

• Dayanand Saraswati: Founded Arya Samaj (1875) promoting Vedic values.

• Vinoba Bhave: Known for the Bhoodan Movement, not associated with religious reform societies like Atmiya Sabha.