The regulation said sati is nowhere enjoined by Hindu religion as what?
AAn imperative duty
BA festival rite
CA tax obligation
DA temple custom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. An imperative duty
1. The preamble called the practice revolting to human nature.
2. It stated sati is nowhere enjoined by the religion of the Hindus as an imperative duty.
3. It added that a life of purity was preferred for the widow.
_Source: Wikipedia, Bengal Sati Regulation, 1829, Sati Regulation XVII A. D. 1829 of the Bengal Code_
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