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Reformers who followed Raja Rammohun Roy were inspired by his strategies and followed the same to bring a change in the society.

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The above statement is true.
Later, reformers adopted this tactic by imitating Rammohun. They looked through the old sacred writings for a verse or sentence that supported their position if they wanted to object to a practice that sounded damaging. They explained that the current version of the practice goes against long-standing tradition. For instance, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, one of the most well-known reformers, suggested that widows be allowed to remarry based on ancient literature. On his recommendation, British officials adopted legislation allowing widow remarriage in 1856. However, widow remarriage opponents criticised Vidyasagar, with some threatening to boycott him.

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