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what was the condition of the widows in India during the time when the British rule over us ? What kinds of law were passed by the Colonial rulers to improve their situation? Name the social reformers who took keen interest in improving their condition.

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Windows was considered inauspicious and a widow was forced to lead a secluded life. * Widow were not allowed to remarry and work of ostracised during festivals and wedding as a bad Omen. However, Governor General Lord Dalhousie appreciated the effort of reformers and the widow remarriage Act was passed in 1856.

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what was the condition of the widows in India during the time when the British rule over us ? What kinds of law were passed by the Colonial rulers to improve their situation? Name the social reformers who took keen interest in improving their condition.