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Who had first sought the legalisation of widow remarriage in India?
Who had first sought the legalisation of widow remarriage in India?
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The correct option is C Ishwar Chandra Vidayasagar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a famous Indian reformist and philanthropist. He challenged the Brahminical authorities and proved that widow remarriage is sanctioned by Vedic scriptures. He met the British Authorities and forced them to bring the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a famous Indian reformist and philanthropist. He challenged the Brahminical authorities and proved that widow remarriage is sanctioned by Vedic scriptures. He met the British Authorities and forced them to bring the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act.
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