2 Quotes & Sayings By Ram Mohan Roy
Ram Mohan Roy, who is considered as the Father of Modern, Rational and Secular Education in India, is considered as one of the greatest educators of India. He was born on September 18, 1772 in Calcutta, West Bengal. He received his education at home under his father's guidance. His father was a Sanskrit scholar and taught him ancient Indian scriptures
Ram Mohan Roy started his career as a teacher at age 15. He was appointed as the Inspector of Schools in Bihar for several years before becoming the Inspector General of Education in Bengal. He advocated for equal access to education for all classes by eliminating caste barriers.
This made him famous among people of all castes, which explains his popularity across India today.