The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: Widow Remarriage in Colonial Bengal — Fexingo History
This episode covers the life and legacy of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a 19th-century Bengali social reformer and educator. It details his advocacy for widow remarriage, including the passage of the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act of 1856, his efforts in education reform for girls and…