Social Reform through Literature – Narmad's Contribution to Renaissance in Gujarat

Abstract

19^th century in India was a period of great transformation at social and cultural levels due to the various social reform movements and activities of individual social reformers. Literary writers in different languages played a significant role in advancing the cause of social reforms during this period. Narmad is the most prominent name in the 19^th century Gujarati Literature who used the power of his words to argue for various social reforms like widow remarriage, adoption of modern education and reforms in caste system. This article summarizes the ways in which Narmad used his poetry and prose to propagate social causes.