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Who among the following social reformer started a society for the encouragement of widow remarriage in 1866 in Maharashtra?
Who among the following social reformer started a society for the encouragement of widow remarriage in 1866 in Maharashtra?
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The correct option is A Vishnushastri Pandit
Vishnushastri Pandit born on 1827 at Badhava at Satara District. He worked as a translator in British government. He became very active in Widow Marriage [Vidhava Vivah] Movement. On 28 January 1866, Vishnushastri, inspired by Phule’s movement opened an institution to promote widow remarriage. The institution (a society) was known as Punar Vivahtojak Mandal(remarriage association).
Vishnushastri Pandit born on 1827 at Badhava at Satara District. He worked as a translator in British government. He became very active in Widow Marriage [Vidhava Vivah] Movement. On 28 January 1866, Vishnushastri, inspired by Phule’s movement opened an institution to promote widow remarriage. The institution (a society) was known as Punar Vivahtojak Mandal(remarriage association).
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