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sanias
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1829: The British Governor-General of India, Lord William Bentinck, formally outlawed the practice of sati (widow self-immolation) in Bengal, marking a major social reform during colonial rule​
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An important step towards social justice and women's rights, reflecting a significant change in societal values.
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