Question 48
EasyOriginal questionThe practice of sati was declared illegal in 1829 during the governor-generalship of
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Bentinck's regulation of 1829 made sati a crime in the Bengal Presidency.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy had campaigned against the practice for years before the law was passed.
- Concept
- The abolition of sati
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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