Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Lord William Bentinck
The correct answer is Lord William Bentinck. - The Sati Pratha was abolished under the Governor Generalship of Lord William Bentinck.
- The Sati Pratha was abolished in 1829.
- Ram Mohan Roy was known as the 'Father of the Bengal Renaissance'
- He had worked for the upliftment of women's position in society.
- He had worked against polygamy, child marriage, Purdah, and Sati Pratha.
- It is his work that led to the abolition of Sati Pratha in India.
| Name | Tenure | Important Events | | Lord William Bentinck | 1828 -1833 & 1833 -1835 | - The last Governor-General of Bengal and First Governor-General of India(since 1833).
- 1829 - Abolition of Sati Pratha.
- 1830 - Elimination of Thugs.
- Charter Act of 1833 was passed, he became the first Governor-General of India.
- On Macaulay's recommendation, English was made as the medium of instruction in higher education.
- Also known as the Father of Modern Western Education in India.
- Worked against child sacrifices and female infanticide.
- Known to be the most enlightened and liberal Governor-General of India.
| | Lord Metcalfe | 1835 -1836 | - Passed the Press Act of 1835, also known as Metcalfe Act.
- Known as the Liberator of Press in India.
| | Lord Auckland | 1836 -1842 | - First Anglo-Afghan War was fought
| | Lord Ellenborough | 1842 -1844 | - Brought an end to Anglo-Afghan War
- The annexation of Sindh(1843)
- Gwalior Campaign(1843)
- Abolished Slavery(1843)
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