Correct option is A
The correct answer is: (A) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Prarthana Samaj was established in 1867 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra by Atmaram Pandurang.
It was inspired by the Brahmo Samaj and aimed at religious and social reforms in Hindu society, promoting monotheism, social justice, and equality.
It was inspired by the Brahmo Samaj and aimed at religious and social reforms in Hindu society, promoting monotheism, social justice, and equality.
Information Booster:
- M.G. Ranade and R.G. Bhandarkar were key leaders who expanded the movement.
- It worked towards abolishing caste discrimination, widow remarriage, and women's education.
- The movement was influenced by the ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the Brahmo Samaj.
Additional Knowledge:
- Bengal (Option B): The Brahmo Samaj (1828) was founded here, but not the Prarthana Samaj.
- United Provinces (Option C): No significant presence of Prarthana Samaj.
- Madras (Option D): The Self-Respect Movement and other reform movements were active, but not Prarthana Samaj.
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