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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: Widow Remarriage in Colonial Bengal
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the 19th-century Bengali social reformer, educator, and champion of widow remarriage. They discuss his early education in Sanskrit and English, his tenure as principal of Sanskrit College, and his tireless campaign to pass the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act of 1856. The conversation delves into the conservative opposition he faced, his innovative use of pamphlets like 'Bidhaba Bibaha' and petitions to the British government, and his broader impact on women's rights and education in Bengal…
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