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The Sati system<\/em>, a regressive and tragic Hindu funeral custom where a widow was immolated on her husband’s funeral pyre, was officially abolished in 1829<\/strong> by Lord William Bentinck<\/strong>, the then Governor-General of India<\/strong>, with strong advocacy and reformist efforts by Raja Ram Mohan Roy<\/strong>, a prominent social reformer and founder of the Brahmo Samaj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Overview of the Abolition of Sati System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
What is Sati?<\/strong><\/td>A former Hindu practice where widows self-immolated on their husband’s pyre.<\/td><\/tr>
Who Abolished Sati?<\/strong><\/td>Lord William Bentinck (Governor-General of India).<\/td><\/tr>
Year of Abolition<\/strong><\/td>1829<\/td><\/tr>
Key Social Reformer Involved<\/strong><\/td>Raja Ram Mohan Roy<\/td><\/tr>
Law Introduced<\/strong><\/td>Bengal Sati Regulation, 1829 (Regulation XVII)<\/td><\/tr>
British East India Company Role<\/strong><\/td>Enforced the regulation across British India.<\/td><\/tr>
Opposition Faced<\/strong><\/td>Orthodox Hindu communities and priests.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Was the Sati System Abolished?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Humanitarian Reasons<\/strong>: It was seen as an inhumane and violent act against women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reformist Movements<\/strong>: Leaders like Raja Ram Mohan Roy<\/strong> campaigned vigorously, calling it immoral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Influence<\/strong>: The British East India Company sought to align governance with humanitarian ideals and global public opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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