Question : Who among the following Governor-generals of Bengal outlawed the practice of sati?
Option 1: Charles Canning
Option 2: Charles Cornwallis
Option 3: Warren Hastings
Option 4: William Bentinck
Answer (1)
25th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: William Bentinck
Solution : The correct option is William Bentinck.
Lord William Bentinck was the Governor-general of Bengal who outlawed the practice of sati in 1829. He enacted the Bengal Sati Regulation (Regulation XVII) on December 4, 1829, making sati illegal in all British territories in India. Lord Bentinck's outlawing of sati was a major turning point in Indian history. It marked a significant step towards social reform and the protection of women's rights.
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