Gopi Mohun Deb

Gopi Mohun Deb (1767-1847)[1] was a member of the Shovabazar Raj family, a philanthropist, and educationist.

Deb was the son of Ram Sundar Deb and was later adopted by his uncle Raja Naba Krishna Deb.

[1][2] Deb was a Persian scholar and one of the first five founder members and directors of the Hindu College.

[2] He was the founder of famous Dharma Sabha, a conservative Hindu religious body, which spoke on views and rights of Hindus.

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