Question

The Royal order firstly issued by the Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bhai to abolish slave trade in Travancore:

• A. 25 November 1812
• B. 5th November 1812
• C. 5th November 1813
• D. 5th December 1812

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 5th December 1812

• The Royal Order (Proclamation) issued by Rani Gouri Lakshmi Bai on 5th December 1812 was the first official step towards abolishing the slave trade in Travancore.

• Issued by: Rani Gauri Lakshmi Bai, the ruler of Travancore.

• Date: December 5, 1812.

• Purpose: To prohibit the sale and purchase of slaves within Travancore.

• Significance: This was one of the earliest efforts in India to end slavery, much before the British officially abolished slavery in 1843.

• The order aimed to improve social justice and was part of Travancore's progressive reforms.