Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Akbar prohibited sati-the immolation of widow on husband's pyre.
  2. Akbar discouraged child marriage and encouraged widow remarriage among the Hindus.

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both statements are correct - Akbar did prohibit sati in 1582 and discouraged child marriage while encouraging widow remarriage among Hindus. These reforms were part of his liberal social policy and attempt to create a more humane society.

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