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Who was a critic of the ritual of sati and advocated against it?
Who was a critic of the ritual of sati and advocated against it?
Rammohun Roy
Which ritual came under attack by European officials in the early nineteenth century?
Which ritual came under attack by European officials in the early nineteenth century?
Swinging on a wheel with hooks pierced through their skin
Who was in favor of widow remarriage and was boycotted by the society for his views?
Who was in favor of widow remarriage and was boycotted by the society for his views?
Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
Which association pledged support for widow remarriage in different parts of India?
Which association pledged support for widow remarriage in different parts of India?
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What campaign did Rammohun Roy begin against the practice of sati?
What campaign did Rammohun Roy begin against the practice of sati?
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Despite opposition, which practice remained in society as a result of the new movement?
Despite opposition, which practice remained in society as a result of the new movement?
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What strategy did Rammohun Roy and later reformers use to challenge harmful practices?
What strategy did Rammohun Roy and later reformers use to challenge harmful practices?
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What did Rammohun Roy write about regarding women's education and freedom?
What did Rammohun Roy write about regarding women's education and freedom?
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In what year was the practice of sati banned after Rammohun Roy's efforts?
In what year was the practice of sati banned after Rammohun Roy's efforts?
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What languages was Rammohun Roy well versed in?
What languages was Rammohun Roy well versed in?
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