Question

Who is the author of the book 'A gift to the Monotheists'?

• A. Morarji Desai
• B. Indira Gandhi
• C. Rajaram Mohan Roy
• D. Mahalanobis

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Rajaram Mohan Roy

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy is the author of the book "A Gift to the Monotheists" (Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin).

About the Book:

• Written in 1804, originally in Persian with an Arabic preface.

• It promotes monotheism (belief in one God) and criticizes idol worship and religious superstitions.

• It reflects Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s deep influence from Islamic, Hindu, and Christian philosophies.

• The book played a key role in religious and social reform in India.

This work laid the foundation for Brahmo Samaj (1828), which he founded to promote rationalism and monotheistic worship.