EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 5 MIN
The EIC's Forgotten Governor: Lord William Bentinck and the Abolition of Sati
from The East India Company: The Corporation That Conquered Nations — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Lord William Bentinck's tenure as Governor-General of India (1828-1835), focusing on his decision to outlaw sati in 1829. They discuss the reformist climate of the time, influenced by Utilitarian thinkers like Jeremy Bentham and James Mill, and the role of Indian reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy. The episode covers the legal debates, the social impact, and Bentinck's other reforms, including the suppression of thuggee and the introduction of English education through Macaulay's Minute. The conversation sheds light on the complexities of colonial reform and the interplay between British and Indian agency. #LordWilliamBentinck #Sati #RajaRammohanRoy #ThomasBabingtonMacaulay #Utilitarianism #JeremyBentham #JamesMill #Thuggee #CharterAct1833 #MacaulayMinute #Bengal #Calcutta #BritishRaj #EastIndiaCompany #IndianHistory #ColonialReform #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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