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The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856 legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows in British India.

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16th Jul 1856

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India
170 Years ago

The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856 legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows in British India.


On 26th July 1856, The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act was enacted in British India.

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16th Jul 1856
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