Who amongst the reformers was the most famous and used ancient texts to suggest that widows could remarry?

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Abhishek Mishra

2 years ago

For instance, one of the most famous reformers, Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, used the ancient texts to suggest that widows could remarry. His suggestion was adopted by British officials, and a law was passed in 1856 permitting widow remarriage.

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