When was Dev Samaj established?

Correct option is D

• Evolution of Beliefs: Initially theistic, Dev Samaj's ideology shifted over time, with Agnihotri emphasizing his role as the central enlightened guru, and by 1895, the movement adopted a more non-theistic stance.
• Educational Initiatives: Dev Samaj established several educational institutions, including a High School for Girls at Ferozepur in 1901, underscoring its commitment to women's empowerment through education.

Additional Knowledge:

•  1850: This predates the establishment of Dev Samaj. During this period, other reform movements like the Brahmo Samaj (founded in 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy) were active, focusing on monotheism and social reforms.

•  1902: By this time, Dev Samaj had already been established and was actively promoting its social and educational reforms. In 1901, the movement founded a High School for Girls in Ferozepur, highlighting its commitment to women's education.

• 1860: This was prior to the founding of Dev Samaj. During the mid-19th century, India witnessed the rise of various socio-religious reform movements, including the Arya Samaj (established in 1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati), which aimed to reform Hinduism and promote values based on the Vedas.