The Sati Pratha was declared illegal during the time of Governor General _______.

William Bentinck

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The correct option is A William Bentinck

Bengal Sati Regulation, 1829. A Regulation for declaring the practice of Sati or of Burning or Burying alive the Widows of Hindus, illegal, and punishable by the Criminal Courts.

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