Question

    Which Governor General of India issued the famous

    Regulation XVII in 1829, which declared the practice of Sati illegal and punishable by the courts?
    A Lord Ellenborough Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord William Bentinck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Minto Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Napier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lord William Bentinck banned Sati in 1829 through Regulation XVII.

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