Widow Remarriage Act 1856
English
Period1856 Exam importanceHigh
Legislation legalising the remarriage of Hindu widows, passed largely due to the efforts of social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, challenging the prevailing social stigma against widow remarriage.
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