Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Social Reformer, Religious Thinker, or Early Nationalist? The historical legacy of Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772–1833) resists simple categorisation. He has been described variously as the “Father of Modern India,” a social reformer, a religious thinker, and even an incipient nationalist. Each of these designations highlights a distinctive dimension of his … Continue reading Debate whether Raja Ram Mohan Roy should be seen primarily as a social reformer, a religious thinker, or an early nationalist. Comment on the argument that Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s reformism was more elitist and urban in character, with limited reach among the masses.