Question

Give a brief account of the widow remarriage by Vidyasagar? what extent of success Vidyasagar in this field​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Vidyasagar: The Brilliant Man Who Stood Up For The Women of 19th Century India

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a legendary educationist, a Sanskrit scholar and a social reformer who not only changed the Bengali alphabet and type but also challenged Hindu orthodoxy by playing a pivotal role in passing the Widow Remarriage Act. He also fought for women’s education and vigorously challenged the barbaric practice of child marriage.

Standing tall against the conservative power centres of Hindu society, Vidyasagar was a man who was way ahead of his times. In light of the desecration of his statue, it is time to remind ourselves about this visionary of modern Indian history.