The year 1856 was significant in the history of Indian Society because of

Remarriage is the legal union after the dissolution of the previous marriage. In Hindu society, widows have not been permitted to remarry.

Important Points

Hindu Widow Remarriage Act, 1856

• The 1856 Act removed the obstacles in the path of remarriage of Hindu widows and legalized widow remarriage.

• The objective of the act was to promote the welfare of women.
• This act legalizes the Remarriage of Hindu widows and declares that any such issue of remarriage of women will not be considered illegitimate.

Hence, it is clear that the year 1856 was significant in the history of Indian Society because of Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was passed.

Additional Information

• An Act against female infanticide was passed in 1870.
• An Act against Sati System was passed in 1829.