Contents
CHAPTER I
State of Bengal at the time of the foundation of the Brahmo Samaj ... ... 1-13
Parentage, birth, childhood and early education of Ram Mohun Roy ... ... i$-*7
The composition of his first book protesting against idolatry ; expulsion from home and journey to Tibet ... ... 17-18
R. M. Roy returns from Tibet and settles down at Benares studying Sanskrit $ his father's death ; his acceptance of Govern- ment Service ; his stay at Rangpur till 1814, when he retires from office and commences reformatory work ... ... 18-23
Foundation of the Atmiya Sabha ; translation of the Upanishads ; the publication of the Precepts of Jesus ; conversion of Mr. Adam ; controversy with Serampore Missionaries ; foundation of the Brahmo Samaj ... 23-43
R, M. Roy's other works, such as the Suttee agitation, the spread of English education, the creation of Bengali literature and the fight for the liberty of the Press .... 46-62
