Who was Raja Ram Mohan Roy and what did he believe in?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a social-reformer and the founder of the Brahmo Samaj that spearheaded a lot of socio-religious movements that sought to modernize Indian society.

He believed that English-language education was superior to the traditional Indian education system, and he opposed the use of government funds to support schools teaching Sanskrit.

For further reading check the following articles:

• Peasant Movement and Tribal Uprisings in India
• British Empire
• Different land revenue systems