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Women, Caste, and Reform — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesWomen, Caste, and Reform2 Marks
Question
Explain Widow Remarriage Act.
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Answer

Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar persuaded the British officials to pass laws for enforcing remarriage of widows and banning polygamy. The Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856.

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