What problems did Hindu widows face in the 19th century? Describe the efforts of any two reformers to help in Hindu widows.
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Hindu women in 19th century were married off at a very young age. Since widow remarriage was usually restricted at that time, once their husbands died, the women was forced to jump into their husband's funeral pyres. This custom was called as sati. The widow had to burn alive with her husband's funeral pyre. It was very common in India.
Two Indian reformers who helped the Indian widows were:
⏩ Rammohun Roy
He launched a powerful campaign against sati and helped in bringing about its official ban in 1829.
⏩ Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
He carried on a long struggle in favour if widow remarriage. It was sue to his efforts that the government introduced the Widow Remarriage Act in 1856.
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Here is your answer:
Hindu women in 19th century were married off at a very young age. Since widow remarriage was usually restricted at that time, once their husbands died, the women was forced to jump into their husband's funeral pyres. This custom was called as sati. The widow had to burn alive with her husband's funeral pyre. It was very common in India.
Two Indian reformers who helped the Indian widows were:
⏩ Rammohun Roy
He launched a powerful campaign against sati and helped in bringing about its official ban in 1829.
⏩ Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
He carried on a long struggle in favour if widow remarriage. It was sue to his efforts that the government introduced the Widow Remarriage Act in 1856.
Hope it helps u.
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