Who among the following was the founder of ‘ De v Samaj’?
(A) Vallabhbhai Patel
(B) Dadabhai Naoroji
(C) Shiv Narayan Agnihotri
(D) Ramakrishna Paramhansa
Correct Answer : Shiv Narayan Agnihotri
Question Asked : UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002, 2003, UPPCS (Pre) 2002
Dev Samaj, a religious and social reform society, was founded in February, 1887 at Lahore by Pandit Shiv Narayan Agnihotri (Bhagwan Devatma) (1850-1929). He was the former follower ofBrahmo Samaj. Teachings of this society are compiled in ‘Devshastra. ‘ The popularity ofthis movement ended in 1913 after Shivnarayana appointed his 2nd son as the spiritual successor.
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