Question

Who among the following was the founder of ‘Dev Samaj’?

• A. Vallabhbhai Patel
• B. Dadabhai Naoroji
• C. Shiv Narayan Agnihotri
• D. Ramakrishna Paramhansa

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Shiv Narayan Agnihotri

• Dev Samaj, a religious and social reform society, was founded in February, 1887 at Lahore by Pandit Shiv Narayan Agnihotri (1850-1929).

• He was a former follower of Brahmo Samaj. Teachings of this society are compiled in ‘Devshastra.’

• The popularity of this movement ended in 1913 after Shivnarayana appointed his 2nd son as the spiritual successor.