Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856 The first widow remarriage took place in Calcutta

Date

26th Jul 1856
Expired!

Time

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169 Years ago

The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act was enacted in British India.


 On 16th July 1856, The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856 legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows in British India.

The Act was enacted on 26th July 1856.

The event is finished.