The greatest contribution of Derozio was that helped discuss the ideas for social change already in the air. He also has the distinction of being the first educator in India to disseminate Western learning and science among the young men of Bengal.
His legacy was the creation of the Young Bengal Movements that would in its short time spearhead the engines of social change in British India.
For further reading check the following articles:
- 19th Century Social and Religious Reforms Movements in India
- Revision Made Easy: Socio-Religious Reform Movements UPSC
- Indian Education System During British Rule
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