Who immediately succeeded Raja Ram Mohan Roy as leader of the Brahmo Samaj?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Debendra Nath Tagore

Key Points:

• Role in Brahmo Samaj:
  • After the death of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1833, Debendra Nath Tagore became the leader of the Brahmo Samaj in 1843.
  • Known as the "Second Founder of Brahmo Samaj," he revitalized and institutionalized the movement.
• Contributions:
  • He established the Tattwabodhini Sabha in 1839, which promoted the study of the Upanishads and Vedic literature.
  • Introduced systematic worship practices and emphasized monotheism.
  • Played a significant role in making the Brahmo Samaj a socio-religious reform movement.

Information booster:

​Ravindra Nath Tagore:

• He was a poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate, but not directly associated as a leader of the Brahmo Samaj.
• He was the grandson of Dwarkanath Tagore and belonged to a family closely associated with the Brahmo Samaj.

Dwarkanath Tagore:

• The father of Debendra Nath Tagore, he supported Raja Ram Mohan Roy and was a close associate.
• However, he was not a leader of the Brahmo Samaj.

Dr. Atma Ram:

• Not Associated with Brahmo Samaj:
  • There is no significant evidence of Dr. Atma Ram being associated with the Brahmo Samaj or its leadership.
  • This option is unrelated to the history of the Brahmo Samaj.