who is known as the father of indian renaissance

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is widely recognized as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance." Born in 1772, he was a prominent social and religious reformer who played a crucial role in the 19th-century Indian Renaissance and Bengal Renaissance. Roy advocated for the abolition of social evils such as sati (widow immolation), child marriage, and polygamy, and championed women's rights, including property rights. He founded the Brahmo Samaj, a socio- religious reform movement that promoted monotheism and rational thinking. His efforts extended to education, politics, and religion, helping to usher in a new era of enlightenment and liberal development in India. Roy was also a great linguist and author, promoting a blend of traditional and Western education