Parsi Reform Movement Parsi Reform Movement
Study guide for Parsi Reform Movement under Socio Religious Reform Movements for UPSC Civil Services Preparation. Study guide for Parsi Reform Movement under Socio Religious Reform Movements for UPSC Civil Services Preparation.
Parsi Reform Movement
A 19th-century socio-religious reform movement among the Zoroastrian community in India, primarily centered in Bombay, aimed at modernizing Parsi social customs and purging superstitious practices to align with Western education and liberal values.
Importance in UPSCUPSC में महत्व
It represents the 'Westernized' segment of the Indian Renaissance, highlighting the role of urban, mercantile elites in social reform and the tension between traditional orthodoxy and modern rationalism.
Learning Outcomesसीखने के परिणाम
- Master foundational concepts and mechanisms of Parsi Reform Movement.
- Evaluate spatial distribution, institutional frameworks, and policy dimensions.
- Apply high-yield mnemonics to solve tricky Prelims and Mains questions.
Prerequisitesआवश्यक शर्तें
- General understanding of 19th-century Indian Renaissance
- Basic knowledge of Western education impact on Indian elites