alleryStart learning →Who created provisions in 1772 prescribing Hindu law for Hindus and Islamic law for Muslims in personal matters?
ALord Cornwallis
BWarren Hastings
CLord Curzon
DLord Macaulay
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings in 1772 created provisions applying Hindu law to Hindus and Islamic law to Muslims for personal litigation.
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