India, May 1 -- The Bengal Renaissance marked a pivotal awakening in India's social, cultural, and intellectual life. Bengal became the crucible of this transformation, led by men of exceptional intellect and character - figures like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Keshub Chandra Sen, and Dwarakanath Tagore.
Their relentless efforts reshaped the moral and philosophical foundation of a stagnating Indian society, breathing new life into a nation shackled by tradition, superstition, and social injustice. Foremost among these reformers was Raja Ram Mohan Roy, born on May 22, 1772 in Radhanagar to Ramakanto Roy and Tarini Devi. A visionary far ahead of his time, Roy found no solace in the rigid orthodoxy and ritualism of contempo...