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In which year did Raja Rammohan Roy establish the 'Atmiya Sabha' (Society of Friends) in Calcutta?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1815
  2. 1828
  3. 1821
  4. 1830

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1815

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 1815 šŸ“š Explanation: The Atmiya Sabha was founded by Raja Rammohan Roy in 1815 as a forum for philosophical and theological discussions. Its members debated monotheism and criticized social evils like idol worship and rigid caste restrictions. It was the first organized precursor to the Brahmo Samaj, representing the earliest phase of the Bengal Renaissance.