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Question

Ram Mohan Roy was given the title of Raja by

  1. Lord William Bentinck
  2. Akbar II
  3. Followers of Brahma Samaj
  4. Intellectuals opposing the custom of Sati

Answer:

Option B: Akbar II

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Akbar II”.

The Mughal emperor Akbar II, also known as Akbar Shah II, gave Ram Mohan Roy the title of "Raja" in 1831.