Why is Raja Ram Mohan Roy called the father of modern Indian Renaissance?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called the father of the modern Indian Renaissance due to the remarkable changes he instituted in 18th and 19th century India. The most noticeable of his actions was the removal of the cruel and barbaric Sati Pratha.

For further reading check the following articles:

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy
• Bengal Sati Regulation
• Indian Education System During British Rule