India in Nineteenth Century: Social Reforms and Reformers
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Who were the pioneers among the social reformers in 19th century India?

Raja Rammohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

What were some prevalent social and religious evils in 19th century India?

Caste system, infanticide, polygamy, sati, purdah, devadasi system, child marriage, and illiteracy

What were some customs that contributed to the deplorable condition of women in 19th century India?

Sati, infanticide, purdah, devadasi system, polygamy, child marriage, and illiteracy

What was the fate of a woman after her husband's death in 19th century India?

<p>She was forced to live in a difficult situation as a widow or become a sati</p> Signup and view all the answers

What social reforms were advocated by the educated Indians in 19th century India?

<p>Eradication of social and religious evils, emphasis on love and concern for all human beings' welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is often referred to as the Father of Modern India and a champion of women's rights?

<p>Raja Rammohan Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reformer played a significant role in getting a ban imposed on sati in 1829?

<p>Raja Rammohan Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who championed the cause of female education and led a campaign to legalize widow remarriage?

<p>Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reformer established the Ramakrishna Mission in Calcutta and emphasized spiritualism for the emancipation of women?

<p>Swami Vivekananda</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the Remarriage Act passed, allowing widows to remarry?

<p>1856</p> Signup and view all the answers

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