Question

Attempt the following question in 100-150 words:

What do you know about Bishamber Nath? Why did Bholi refuse to marry him?

Answer 1

Bishamber Nath was a rich grocer from a nearby village. He was about fifty years old, lame, and a widower with grown-up children. Bholi’s parents accepted his marriage proposal because he had a good house, shop, and money. Bholi agreed to marry him even though he was not suitable, as she did not want to disappoint her parents, who worried about her scarred face and future.

On the wedding day, Bishamber arrived with a grand procession. But when he saw Bholi’s pockmarked face, he demanded five thousand rupees more as dowry. Her father gave him the money. However, when he tried to put the garland around her neck, Bholi threw it into the fire. She refused to marry such a greedy and cruel man. She decided never to marry and chose to become a teacher to support her parents in their old age.