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How did the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century act as pioneers of Indian Nationalism?
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The socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century were great pioneers of Indian nationalism in the following ways:
- The impact of Western education, which led to a rational, humanitarian and scientific approach to life, made the educated Indians realise the need to reform their religion and society.
- They felt that the path to progress lay in the acceptance of the best of the East and the West.
- The result was the birth of socio-religious reform movements touching almost every segment of Indian society.
- In the social sphere, these movements worked for the abolition of caste system, child marriage, dowry system, purdah system, sati and infanticide.
- They launched a crusade against social and legal inequalities.
- In the religious sphere, these reform movements combated religious superstitions, attacked idolatry, polytheism and hereditary priesthood.
- These movements fought for individual liberty and social equality.
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