The Suicide of a Wife Upon the Death of Her

question 35

Multiple Choice

The suicide of a wife upon the death of her husband practised in parts of India for centuries is called

• A)Sati
• B)Kari
• C)Dowry death
• D)Pati
• E)Sari

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