The Reformist Alexander Duff in Nineteenth century Bengal: A Study

Abstract

This article examines the important role of Alexander Duff, a Scottish missionary, in Bengal’s social reform from the 1900s. Duff came to India in 1830, and became a pioneer for instructional and social reforms that trade the vicinity. Through its establishment of General Assembly’s Institution (now Scottish Church College), Duff brought Western education, emphasizing the significance of English language, literature and technology. This caused a big trade inside the intellectual situation in Bengal, and promoted a brand new era of thinkers and reformers. Duff advocated women’s education, played a key role in the abolition of Sati and social justice and he greatly contributed to many other things including the social reform in the region. This article expounds the vision, strategies and legacy of Duff and highlights their permanent effect on modernization and social alternate of Bengal.

DOI - https://doi.org/10.65525/SVUP.9788199392045.2025.34-42