What was one of the social reforms that contributed to unrest before the Great Uprising?
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The question is asking for a specific social reform that played a role in causing unrest prior to the Great Uprising. It seeks to identify and explain one reform that had significant social implications.
Answer
Abolition of sati and legalisation of widow remarriage.
The social reform that contributed to unrest before the Great Uprising in 1857 was the abolition of sati and the legalisation of widow remarriage.
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The social reform that contributed to unrest before the Great Uprising in 1857 was the abolition of sati and the legalisation of widow remarriage.
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These reforms, inspired by utilitarian and evangelical ideologies, challenged traditional customs and were met with resistance from segments of Indian society, contributing to unrest.
Tips
Confusing economic and political reforms with social reforms could lead to wrong conclusions about the causes of unrest.
Sources
- Indian Rebellion of 1857 - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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