Question

Name the British officiai who sent an order to the rulers of Kota, Bundi and Jhalawar to declare Sati Pratha illegal?

Answer 1

Answer:

Captain Richardson

Explanation:

The Sati was an age-old practice conducted predominantly by the Hindus in India. Historical research indicates that Sati's activity dates back to the beginning of the 12th century. Despite being a Hindu tradition, many Rajput kings in their provinces outlawed this custom. The Mughal Emperors even rejected this inhumane custom of burning women and young girls with their husbands alive.

The British East India Company initially tolerated the practice in the early 19th century in the process of extending its rule to most of India; Later, Captain Richardson sent a circular to the rulers of Kota, Bundi and Jhalawar to declare Sati Pratha as illegal.