Q1. What reforms were done by William Bentick in India? Write five points.
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Lord William Bentinck served as Governor General of India between 1828 to 1835. His tenure is known for the social reforms such as Abolition of Sati in 1829, Suppression of Thugi, and Suppression of Infanticide etc.....
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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The appointment of Lord William Bentick as the Governor-General of India marked the dawn of a new era in the annals of British rule in India. He continued as Governor-General from 1828 to 1835 in India.
Bentiek was a man of peace, discipline and of economy. He was a liberal reformist who took active part in the reform movement of England.
His major reforms are mentioned below.
He started the practice of appointing Indians in Company’s service.
Bentick had introduced land revenue settlement in the North Western province.
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.
Bentick’s great achievement was his intellectual reform. Charter Act of 1813 had provided one lac of rupees annually for the revival and promotion of education in India.
Bentick abolished provincial courts. He established different grades of courts to avoid delay in the trial of cases.