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Women, Caste and Reform
How did the knowledge of ancient texts help the reformers promote new laws?
The reformers who were well versed in Sanskrit, Persian and several other Indian and Europeon languages, tried to show through their writings and tried to convince people that the practices such as widow burning, caste distinctions, child marriage, etc had no sanction in ancient texts.
Their knowledge of ancient texts gave them immense confidence and moral support which they utilised in promoting new laws. They did not get feared when people raised voice against the reforms they had brought.
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How did Jyotirao, the reformer, justify their criticism of caste inequality in society?
Why did Phule dedicate his book Gulamgiri to the
American movement to free slaves?
What did Ambedkar want to achieve through the temple entry movement?
Why were Jyotirao Phule and Ramaswami Naicker critical of the national movement ? Did their criticism help the national struggle in any way?
The Brahmo Samaj was founded by
The practice of sati was banned in the year
A widow home was established at Poona by
Peasants and artisans were referred to as
Periyar founded
The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College was opened by
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