Question : Who among the following Governor-generals of Bengal outlawed the practice of sati?

Option 1: Charles Canning

Option 2: Charles Cornwallis

Option 3: Warren Hastings

Option 4: William Bentinck


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Correct Answer: William Bentinck


Solution : The correct option is William Bentinck.

Lord William Bentinck was the Governor-general of Bengal who outlawed the practice of sati in 1829. He enacted the Bengal Sati Regulation (Regulation XVII) on December 4, 1829, making sati illegal in all British territories in India. Lord Bentinck's outlawing of sati was a major turning point in Indian history. It marked a significant step towards social reform and the protection of women's rights.

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