Indian Renaissance: During 19th And 20th Centuries In India — Chapter Summary
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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 It was marked by a wave of reform movements that challenged outdated religious practices, social ine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A period of social, religious, and intellectual awakening in 19th and 20th century India that aimed to reform outdated customs, promote education, and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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