Episode 3 of 3
Extension of the Law
- When
- 2 February 1830
- Where
- Madras and Bombay Presidencies
The ban on sati was extended to Madras and Bombay on 2 February 1830, following its initial enactment in Bengal.
Following the enactment of Regulation XVII in Bengal, the law was extended to the presidencies of Madras and Bombay on 2 February 1830. This expanded the legal prohibition of sati beyond the Bengal Presidency, covering other major administrative regions of British India.
Sources
- Lord William Bentinck Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Sati (practice) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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