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In 1856, for the first time, a widow marriage in the upper class took place in _______ under, his leadership.
a) Gujarat
b) Calcutta
c) Assam
d) Rajasthan

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Answered by XxItsUrValentinexX

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The first lawful Hindu widow remarriage among the upper castes in India was celebrated in Calcutta on 7 December 1856 under the inspiration and supervision of Vidyasagar. In 1850, Vidyasagar protested against child-marriage. All his life, he campaigned against polygamy.

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