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Who was the founder of Tattwabodhini Sabha in Bengal?
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Correct answer: Debendranath Tagore
Explanation: The Tattwabodhini Sabha was founded by Debendranath Tagore in 1839 to revitalise the teachings of the Brahmo Samaj and promote rational religious reform. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ It functioned as an intellectual and spiritual wing of the Brahmo movement. ▪️ The Sabha emphasised Vedic studies, moral upliftment, and rational thinking. ▪️ It opposed idol worship and ritualism, promoting monotheism instead. ▪️ The organisation published the Tattwabodhini Patrika, a reformist journal. ▪️ Debendranath Tagore later became the leader of the Brahmo Samaj after Rammohan Roy’s death. ▪️ It encouraged education, women’s rights, and ethical living. ▪️ The Sabha’s activities laid the foundation for modern Indian reform movements. ▪️ It inspired the young intelligentsia of Bengal Renaissance.