Question

Mention any two acts of British which affected the social and religious customs of India. ​

Answer 1

$\bold{ACTS \: OF \: BRITISH \: THE \: SOCIAL }$ $\bold{RELIGIOUS \: CAUSES}$

◼Inteference in social belefis

Britishers started interferring in socia customes of hindus.They banned Sati and permitted widow remarraige, while they were in the favur for improving condition of Indian society.

◼Racial discrimination

British beleives in racial discrimination.They beleived that they were superior to Hindus and Muslim , which caused resentment among Indians.

◼Introducing law of poverty

Britishers introduced religious disabilities act 1850 , according to which to inherit property ine have to change their religion.

◼Taxing religious places of Hindus and Muslims.

Britishers started taxation of religious places of Hindus and Muslims ,which was taken as like Britishers were trying to undermibe religions in India.

◼Increase in Christian missionaries

After 1813, there was a rapid increase in Christian missioneries, while earlier tbey tend to support Indian religions.