The Hindu Dharma Sabha advocated for the preservation of orthodox Hindu traditions and practices in response to the social and religious reforms being introduced in the 19th century.
Who among the following founded the Hindu Dharma Sabha in the 19th century?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2023 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Brahmo Samaj: Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Debendranath Tagore, Keshub Chandra Sen)
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