Q. Who founded Arya Samaj, which reached Punjab in 1877?
Answer: Dayananda Saraswati
Notes: Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875. It reached Punjab in 1877, promoting Vedic ideals, education, social reform, and strongly influencing the Indian independence movement, especially in North Indian states like Punjab.
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