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 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