Abolition of Sati

The abolition of Sati was a significant social reform in 19th-century India, aiming to end a customs where a widow would self-immolate on her husband's funeral pyre. This practice was rooted in certain cultural and religious beliefs but often led to the death of women, sometimes against their will. Recognized as inhumane and dangerous, the British colonial government and Indian reformers worked together to prohibit Sati through laws like the Bengal Sati Regulation of 1829. The abolition marked an important step toward improving women's rights and protecting their lives, challenging oppressive traditions under the influence of modern legal and ethical standards.