Portrait of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Raja Ram Mohan Roy books in order

Indian religious, social, and educational reformer, and humanitarian

Lived
1772–1833
Country
Company rule in India
Books
2

Raja Ram Mohan Roy published 2 books, beginning with The Precepts of Jesus (1824).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Other books in order

  1. The Precepts of Jesus (1824)

    495 pages

  2. Translation of Several Principal Books, Passages, and Texts of the Veds, and of Some Controversial Works on Brahmunical Theology (1832)

    282 pages

About Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was an Indian social reformer and writer who was one of the founders of the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, the precursor of the Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement in the Indian subcontinent. He has been dubbed the "Father of the Indian Renaissance." He was given the title of Raja by Mughal emperor Akbar II.

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy FAQ

How many books has Raja Ram Mohan Roy written?
Raja Ram Mohan Roy published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Raja Ram Mohan Roy's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Precepts of Jesus.
What is Raja Ram Mohan Roy's last book?
Translation of Several Principal Books, Passages, and Texts of the Veds, and of Some Controversial Works on Brahmunical Theology (1832).
What is Raja Ram Mohan Roy's most famous book?
The Precepts of Jesus (1824) is Raja Ram Mohan Roy's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.