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RAM MOHAN ROY.
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unwearied labour to promote the social, moral and political condition of the people of India, his earnest endeavours to suppress idolatry and the rite of sutee and his constant zealous advocacy of whatever tended to advance the glory of God and the welfare of men, live in the grateful remembrance of his countrymen.

THIS TABLET

Records the sorrow and pride with which his memory is cherished by his descendants.

He was born in Radhanagar in Bengal in 1774,[1] and died at Bristol, 27th September, 1833.


  1. According to the most authoritative sources of information this should be 1772.