Established in 1867 at Bombay, the ________ sought to remove caste restrictions, abolish child marriage, and encourage the education of women, etc.

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The correct answer is Prarthana Samaj.

Key Points

Prarthana Samaj:

The Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867 in Bombay by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang.
It was an off-shoot of Brahmo Samaj.
It was a reform movement within Hinduism and Justice M.G. Ranade and R.G. Bhandarkar joined it in 1870 and infused new strength into it.
Mahadev Govind Ranade also ran the Deccan Education Society.
Several members of the Prarthana Samaj had earlier been active in the Paramhansa Mandali.
This Samaj denounced idolatry, priestly domination, caste rigidities, and preferred monotheism.
It also concentrated on social reforms like inter-dining, inter-marriage, widow remarriage, and the uplift of women and depressed classes.
Apart from Hindu sects, it also drew upon Christianity and Buddhism.
It sought truth in all religions.
Drawing inspiration from the Maratha Bhakti saints of the medieval period, Ranade sought to establish the concept of one compassionate God.
Veeresalingam Pantulu was the Telugu reformer who encouraged the Prarthana Samaj in South India.