Sati is practice of burning _____ on her husband's funeral pyre.

a priestess

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a princess

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a widow

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a sorceress

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The correct option is C a widow
Sati is the ancient Indian custom of burning a widow on her husband's funeral pyre. This was vehemently criticised by reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy. The practice was eventually banned by the British.

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