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In which year was the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act passed?
In which year was the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act passed?
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The correct option is C 1856
The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was passed by the British government in 1856. It legalised widow re-marriage in all Indian territories under the jurisdiction of the English East India Company. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar played a major role in the introduction of this legislation.
The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was passed by the British government in 1856. It legalised widow re-marriage in all Indian territories under the jurisdiction of the English East India Company. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar played a major role in the introduction of this legislation.
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