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From the early 19th century, there were intense debates around the religious issues. Different groups confronted the changes happening within colonial society in different ways and offered a variety of new interpretations of the beliefs of different religions. Some criticised existing practices and campaigned for reforms, while others countered the argument of reformers. These debates were carried out in public and print. Printed tracts and newspaper not only spread new ideas, but they shaped the nature of the debate. A wider public could now participate in public discussions and express their views. New ideas emerged through theses clashes of opinions. This was a time of intense controversies between social and religious reformers and Hindu orthodoxy over a matter like a widow immolation, monotheism, Brahmanical priesthood, and idolatry. In Bengal, the debate developed tracts and newspapers proliferated circulating a variety of arguments. To reach a wider audience, the ideas were printed in the everyday spoken language of ordinary people.
(22.1)- Analyses any one issue of intense debate around religious issues.
(22.2) - Examine the role of print media in these debates.
22.1:
In the 19th century India, various groups interpreted changes in colonial society, in their own ways, offering wide-ranging interpretations of religion. Some called for ending archaic practices and reforms, while others countered their arguments.
22.2: Through printed material, debates over religion and reform were circulated among and read by the public en masse. Printed tracts and newspapers helped in spreading ideas and the shaping of debates, leading to the emergence of new ideas. Their publication in the ordinary vernacular languages also facilitated their mass reading.
22.2: Through printed material, debates over religion and reform were circulated among and read by the public en masse. Printed tracts and newspapers helped in spreading ideas and the shaping of debates, leading to the emergence of new ideas. Their publication in the ordinary vernacular languages also facilitated their mass reading.
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