Q.

Who among the following was instrumental in the abolition of Sati in 1829?

A. Lord Hastings
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Bentick
D. Lord Irwin
Answer» C. Lord Bentick
Explanation: It was on 4 December, 1829, when the practice was formally banned in all the lands under Bengal Presidency by Lord William Bentinck. By this regula-tion, the people who abetted sati were declared guilty of "culpable homicide."
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