Prelims · 2 Modern India · 2.9 Socio-religious reform movements

2.9.8 Theosophical Society and Annie Besant

The Theosophical Society, led in India by Annie Besant, praised Hindu philosophy at a time when educated Indians doubted it, built schools, and in Besant's hands became a base for the Home Rule movement.

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Key terms

  • Theosophical Society
  • Blavatsky
  • Olcott
  • Adyar
  • Annie Besant
  • Central Hindu College
  • Home Rule League
  • New India
  • Madanapalle

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