alleryWhich reform cause is especially associated with Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar and the law of 1856?
APermitting widow remarriage
BCampaigning for girls’ education
COpposing the practice of sati
DCampaigning against child marriage
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Permitting widow remarriage
Vidyasagar supported widow remarriage, which legislation permitted in 1856.
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