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Indian Renaissance: During 19th And 20th Centuries In India

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History

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Overview

The term 'Renaissance' means 'rebirth' and refers to a period of intellectual, cultural, and social awakening. In India, this awakening occurred during the 19th and 20th centuries under British rule. It was marked by a wave of reform movements that challenged outdated religious practices, social ine

Key Concepts

A period of social

A period of social, religious, and intellectual awakening in 19th and 20th century India that aimed to reform outdated customs, promote education, and

Movements led by thinkers like Raja

Movements led by thinkers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Jyotirao Phule, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar that sought to eliminate social evils such as sati, caste dis

Movements like Arya Samaj and Ramakrishna

Movements like Arya Samaj and Ramakrishna Mission that aimed to revive and purify existing religions by removing superstitions and promoting Vedic val

The Renaissance gave rise to efforts

The Renaissance gave rise to efforts to improve the status of women through education, widow remarriage, and opposition to child marriage and purdah.

Reformers strongly opposed the caste system

Reformers strongly opposed the caste system, especially untouchability, and worked to uplift Dalits and lower castes through education and rights move

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept and necessity of Indian Renaissance for scientific and social progress
  • Identify major reform, revivalist, and revolutionary movements
  • Explain the role of the Renaissance in women's emancipation
  • Recognize how the Renaissance awakened people's love for the motherland and national identity

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