The Mughal Emperor who discouraged ‘Sati’ was
(A) Babur
(B) Hwnayun
(C) Akbar
(D) Jehangir
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2001
Explanation : Akbar encouraged widow re-marriage, discouraged child marriage, outlawed the practice of sati, and persuaded Delhi merchants to set up special market days for women, who otherwise were secluded at home. His attempt to ban voluntary sati also met with opposition by some prominent Hindus of his kingdom, including some of his ministers, and he agreed not to pursue the matter further.
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