History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET June 2012 History
Which of the following social reforms was not introduced by Akbar?
ALegalisation of widow remarriage
BRegistration of marriage
CTotal ban on the practice of sati ✓ Correct
DRaising the age of circumcision to twelve
Correct answer: (C) Total ban on the practice of sati — A total ban on sati was not introduced by Akbar, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★A total ban on sati was not introduced by Akbar, so that is the answer.
★Akbar disapproved of sati and tried to discourage forced sati, but he could not abolish it completely.
★He did legalise the remarriage of widows as part of his social reforms.
★He introduced the registration of marriages to check child marriage and abuses.
★He raised the age of circumcision to twelve years.
★These measures reflect Akbar's broad policy of social and religious moderation.
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