Question

Mention 2 important social reforms of lord william bentinck

Answer 1

Answer:

1.He controlled the activities of the thugs, distributed the Subordinate Services among the Indians, established freedom of press and also made various reforms in order to improve the popular educational system.

2.Lord Bentinck tried to change several cruel rituals of the Hindu society which included sati pratha and killing of infants.

In the 19th century, the ritual of sati pratha was dominantly practised in Bengal.

Answer 2

William Bentinck is famous for his social reforms in Indian. By the abolition of the systems of 'Sati' and human sacrifice he freed the society from two of the worst superstitions. By the suppression of the system of Thugee he freed the people from one of their worst fears.

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