Question

what problems did hindu widow faced in the 19th century

Answer 1

They faced problems like the Sati pratha and were not allowed to get remarried.

Answer 2

Young widows faced social stigmas for the rest of their lives. In 19th century India, the condition of widows was pitiable. They had limited property rights and even fewer social rights. Often exploited by family members, many of these widows were even abandoned on the ghats of Varanasi.