Who among the following founded the Hindu Dharma Sabha in the 19th century?

The Hindu Dharma Sabha was founded by Radhakanta Deb in January 1830 in Kolkata [1]. It was established as an orthodox Hindu society to counter the progressive socio-religious reform movements of the time, particularly those led by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the Brahmo Samaj [1]. The Sabha was primarily formed in response to the 1829 abolition of Sati, as it sought to preserve traditional Hindu customs and the status quo in socio-religious matters [1]. Despite its conservative stance on religious practices, the Dharma Sabha was notable for favoring the promotion of Western education, including education for girls [1]. Radhakanta Deb, a prominent Bengali scholar and cultural nationalist, led the organization to provide a platform for the Hindu elite to organize and influence colonial policies while maintaining traditional social hierarchies.

Sources

1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 9: A General Survey of Socio-Cultural Reform Movements > Dharma Sabha > p. 224