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Dayananda establishes the Arya Samaj
1875 CE
Dayananda Saraswati established the Arya Samaj in Bombay, promoting his interpretation of Vedic authority and criticizing several later religious practices. Its activity extended into education and social reform. Debates within the movement subsequently produced different approaches to schools and religious instruction.
Why it matters
Modern Hindu reform included competing visions of authoritative tradition, illustrating how appeals to ancient texts could support new institutions and public programs.
About the date
Founded in Bombay twelve years after Dayananda began preaching in 1863.
Mumbai
Bombay, now Mumbai: city where the Arya Samaj was established.
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