The Derozians were a radical group of Bengali free thinkers who emerged from Hindu College. They named themselves after Henry Vivian Derozio, a teacher at the Hindu College, who spoke out against the prevailing ills in Indian society.
They launched the Young Bengal Movement which posed an intellectual challenge to the religious and social orthodoxy of Hinduism.
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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