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The Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in which of the following years?
Question

The Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in which of the following years?

A.

1872

B.

1875

C.

1829

D.

1857

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1875

  • Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in the year 1875.

  • The Arya Samaj was established in Bombay (now Mumbai) with the goal of promoting Vedic values and social reforms, such as the abolition of caste discrimination, female education, and the promotion of self-reliance.

  • Dayanand Saraswati advocated for monotheism and sought to eliminate social practices such as idolatry and superstition through a return to Vedic teachings.

  • He also played a crucial role in the Indian social reform movement, emphasizing the importance of rational thought and scientific inquiry.

Information Booster:

  • Dayanand Saraswati was born in 1824 in a small village in Gujarat.

  • He was a strong critic of many orthodox Hindu practices and inspired many social and religious reforms.

  • The Arya Samaj contributed significantly to the Brahmo Samaj and other reform movements, and it also had a significant influence on the development of Hinduism in India.

  • Dayanand Saraswati’s most influential work, Satyarth Prakash (The Light of Truth), emphasized rationalism and spirituality based on the Vedas.

Additional Information:

On 20th August 1828, the Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Dwarkanath Tagore.

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