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Answer the following question briefly:
The central figure of the Indian Renaissance was Raja Ram Mohan Roy-the the pioneer of the Modern Age in India. In this context answer the following question:
What was the programme of the Brahmo Samaj?
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Solution
The Brahmo Samaj launched a relentless struggle against the following evil social practices:
- Sati Practice
- Caste distinctions and untouchability
- Child Marriage
- Polygamy
The Brahmo Samaj supported:
- Education of women
- Widow remarriage
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