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The historic 'Veda Samaj', established in Madras in 1864 under the inspiration of the Brahmo Samaj, was later renamed as:
A. Prarthana Samaj
B. Arya Samaj
C. Brahmo Samaj of South India✓ Correct Answer
D. Adi Brahmo Samaj
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Veda Samaj was established in Madras in 1864 under the inspiration of the Brahmo Samaj reform movement and was subsequently renamed the Brahmo Samaj of South India in 1871. Organizations like the Prarthana Samaj and Arya Samaj were founded in different regions with distinct regional leadership. A related historical fact is that K. Sridharalu Naidu played a pioneering role in translating Brahmo principles into Tamil and Telugu for regional audiences.
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