Who was the primary figure behind the 1915 Hindu Mahasabha?

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, who was also the founder of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

Modern Indian Socio-Religious Movements

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Exam Year

2018

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ID: ART_MIS_2018_100 Ref: Modern India by Bipan Chandra

Which organization was started at the Haridwar Kumbh Mela in 1915?

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The Hindu Mahasabha was founded in 1915 during the Haridwar Kumbh Mela. It was led by Madan Mohan Malaviya to advocate for the rights of the Hindu community.