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Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the 'Father of Modern India,' led pivotal social and religious reforms in the 19th century. He founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, focusing on eradicating societal ills like sati, which he played a key role in abolishing through the Sati Regulation XVII A.D. 1829 of the Bengal Code. Roy's linguistic skills enabled him to reach a wider audience via publications like "Sambad Kumudi" and "Mirat-ul-Akhbar," advocating reform and enlightenment. Through the Brahmo Samaj, he promoted a return to the spiritual ideals of the Upanishads, emphasizing unity and universal brotherhood, marking him a central figure in the Indian renaissance.