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Who was Raja Ram Mohan Roy and what was his contribution to the Bengal Renaissance?
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a prominent social reformer known as the 'Father of the Bengal Renaissance.' He founded the Brahmo Samaj and combated social evils like sati.
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What were the main reforms introduced by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar during the Bengal Renaissance?
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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar advocated for widow remarriage and women's education, and reformation of the Bengali alphabet and prose.
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What impact did Keshab Chandra Sen have during the Bengal Renaissance?
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Keshab Chandra Sen was a leader of the Brahmo Samaj and championed social reform issues, including women’s rights and education.
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Who was Swami Vivekananda and how did he influence the Bengal Renaissance?
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Swami Vivekananda was a spiritual leader who spread the ideals of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and emphasized interfaith understanding.
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What are some notable contributions of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay to the Bengal Renaissance?
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Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is known for his literary works, particularly the novel 'Anandamath' and the song 'Vande Mataram', which inspired nationalistic movements.
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How did Rabindranath Tagore contribute to the Bengal Renaissance?
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Rabindranath Tagore was a Nobel laureate poet, philosopher, and educator who fostered cultural and educational reforms.
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What role did Henry Louis Vivian Derozio play during the Bengal Renaissance?
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Henry Louis Vivian Derozio was an educator and considered the first nationalist poet of modern India, known for promoting radical thoughts among young scholars.
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Who was Rammohun Roy's contemporary known for reforming the education system in Bengal?
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David Hare was a Scottish watchmaker and philanthropist who worked closely with Roy to reform education in Bengal.
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What was Jyotirao Phule’s relationship to the Bengal Renaissance?
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While Jyotirao Phule was primarily known for his work in Maharashtra, his ideas on social equality aligned with the progressive approaches of the Bengal Renaissance.
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Describe the contribution of Sisir Kumar Ghosh during the Bengal Renaissance.
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Sisir Kumar Ghosh was a journalist and editor who used the print media to campaign for social reforms and Indian nationalism.
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What is the significance of Michael Madhusudan Dutt's work in the Bengal Renaissance?
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Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a Bengali poet known for introducing blank verse and writing the first Bengali epic, ‘Meghnad Badh Kavya’.
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Explain the role of Dinabandhu Mitra in the Bengal Renaissance.
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Dinabandhu Mitra wrote the play ‘Nil Darpan’ highlighting the plight of indigo farmers, stirring public sentiment against British exploitation.
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Who was Debendranath Tagore and how did he influence the Bengal Renaissance?
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Debendranath Tagore was a religious reformer who revitalized the Brahmo Samaj and promoted rational spirituality and social reforms.
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How did Kadambini Ganguly contribute to the Bengal Renaissance?
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Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first female graduates and one of two first female doctors in India, paving the way for women in medicine and education.
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What influence did the Brahmo Samaj have during the Bengal Renaissance?
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The Brahmo Samaj initiated by Raja Ram Mohan Roy promoted monotheism, discouraged idol worship, and sought socio-religious reforms aligning with rationalist and ethical grounds.
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