Tahir is preparing to give a speech about the Sati system in India. Which of the following Indian leader’s contribution MUST he mention in his speech?

ICSE Class 10 History & Civics PYQ · 2024 Paper · Part I

1(xiii)1 Mark · 2024 · Part I · 2024 Paper

Tahir is preparing to give a speech about the Sati system in India. Which of the following Indian leader’s contribution MUST he mention in his speech?

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Raja Rammohan Roy

Reason — Due to the efforts made by Rammohan Roy that William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India, passed a law in 1829 making the practice of Sati illegal and punishable by law. He was a strong supporter of women's rights.

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