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Quick Facts: Hindu Revivalist Movements (Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj)

Who founded the Arya Samaj and when?

The Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875 AD. Its core slogan was "Go back to the Vedas."

What was the main difference between Arya Samaj and Brahmo Samaj?

The Brahmo Samaj (founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy) accepted some Western modernism and reason, while the Arya Samaj was fiercely revivalist, rejecting almost all Western and non-Vedic influences on Hinduism.

What was the Shuddhi Movement's political impact?

The Shuddhi Movement (conversion back to Hinduism) greatly fueled communal separatism, as it was perceived as a direct attack by the Muslim community, strengthening the case for the **Two-Nation Theory**.

Who was the central figure of the Brahmo Samaj?

The movement was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828 AD. He is often called the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" for his efforts against Sati and child marriage.