Which of the following statements about Swami Dayanand Saraswati is INCORRECT?

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  1. He authored the book 'Satyarth Prakash'.
  2. He was the founder of Arya Samaj.
  3. His birthplace was Gujarat.
  4. He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj.

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Option 4 : He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj.
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He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj is NOT correct.

Key Points

  • Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
    • Brahmo Samaj was a monotheistic sect of Hinduism.
    • It was founded as Brahmo Sabha in 1828.
    • Brahmo Sabha was later renamed as Brahmo Samaj.

Important Points

  • Swami Dayananda Saraswati was a social reformer in the Indian subcontinent.
    • His birthplace was Gujarat.
    • The childhood name of Swami Dayananda Saraswathi is Mul Shankar.
    • He is the founder of Arya Samaj.
      • It was founded in 1875 as its headquarters in Mumbai.
    • He is popularly called "Martin Luther of Hindustan".
    • Satyartha Prakash is a famous work of Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
    • 'Shuddhi movement' was started by Swami Dayananda Saraswathi.
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