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Modern Indian History›Ch 3: Revolt of 1857 & Social Reform›Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj

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Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj

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Pioneering Social and Religious Reform Movements of India

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The Golden Rule

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to reform society, leading to the Sati abolition in 1829. Swami Dayanand Saraswati established Arya Samaj in 1875 and wrote Satyarth Prakash to revive Vedic culture.

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Exam Importance

  • High-frequency topic in SSC CGL, CHSL, and Railway exams.
  • Differentiates between reformist (Brahmo) and revivalist (Arya) movements.
  • Covers key legal landmarks like the Sati Abolition Act of 1829.

Memory Hooks

  • RAM is BRAHMA: Raja RAM Mohan founded BRAHMO Samaj.
  • DAYA for ARYA: Swami DAYAnand founded ARYA Samaj.
  • Chronology: Brahmo first (1828), Sati next (1829), Arya much later (1875).
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Quick Comparison Table

FeatureBrahmo SamajArya Samaj
FounderRaja Ram Mohan RoySwami Dayanand
Year Founded18281875
Key TextTuhfat-ul-MuwahhidinSatyarth Prakash
Major FocusSati AbolitionGo Back to Vedas
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Visual Timeline & Slogans

1828

(Brahmo Sabha)

1828: Brahmo Sabha

Brahmo Sabha

Founded in Calcutta.

SATI

(1829 Ban)

SATI: 1829 Ban

1829 Ban

Year[ 1829 ]

Regulation XVII passed.

1875

(Arya Samaj)

1875: Arya Samaj

Arya Samaj

Started in Bombay.

VEDAS

(Vedic Revival)

VEDAS: Vedic Revival

Vedic Revival

Go back to Vedas.

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Common Exam Traps

Sati abolished in 1828Sati abolished in 1829

Brahmo Samaj was 1828; Sati law came one year later in 1829.

Roy wrote Satyarth PrakashDayanand wrote Satyarth Prakash

Roy wrote 'Gift to Monotheists'; Satyarth Prakash is by Dayanand.

Arya Samaj was in CalcuttaArya Samaj was in Bombay

Brahmo Samaj was in Calcutta; Arya Samaj started in Bombay.

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Practice Questions

Q1.Which of the following was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati?

Q2.With the help of whose efforts was Sati abolished in 1829?

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