mention two important social reforms of Lord William Bentick
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@suppression of female infanticide
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Bentick took effective steps to root out social evils like sati and infanticide established law and order in the country by suppressing the thugs , gave a larger share to the Indians in the subordinate services , expressed noble sentiments regarding the liberty of the press and took vital decisions regarding the educational system in India.
Administrative reforms of William Bentinck:
Abolition of sati :
He tried to reform Hindu society by abolition of the cruel rites of sati .
No previous Governal -General of India has ever tackled social problems with greater courage than bentinck did.
Suppression of thugi
The thugs e.g., cheats .The thugi found a very congenial atmosphere for growth during the period of decay and downfall of the Mughal empire when all police arrangements broke down.The operation against the thugs were put in the charge of Colonel William sleeman .He arrested as many as 1500 thugs and sentenced them death or imprisonment for life.
Suppression of infanticide and child sacrifice
The practice of killing infant girls were used to destroy female children . Bentinck issued prompt orders to stop this evil practice.