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प्रश्न
What was the position of women during the Later Vedic Period?
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उत्तर
- Compared to the Early Vedic Period, women's status decreased.
- They were banned from engaging in political activities, and self-choice of husbands, or Swayamvaras, became uncommon.
- Vedic education and religious rituals were closed to women.
- Social limits on women grew as patriarchy solidified.
- Preference for male offspring and child marriage became widespread.
- A girl's birth was viewed as regrettable, and daughters were not welcomed.
- Women eventually became more dependent on male family members and lost their independence and property rights.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention the important features of the religion of the Later Vedic Period.
Name the gods worshiped by the Rig Vedic Aryans. How did they worship their gods?
State whether the following statement is true or false.
The dress of the Aryans consisted of a three-piece garment.
State whether the following statement is true or false.
Both men and women wore jewellery.
Fill in the blanks:
In the Later Vedic Age, the classification of society into four varnas became _____ and _______.
Choose the correct answer:
In ancient times, Varanasi was known as ________.
State and explain any one of the three main principles of Hindu Philosophy.
This is a picture of a gurukul.
Into how many ashramas was the life of an Ary and divided? Name them.
This is a picture of a gurukul.
Give a detailed account of the life of an Aryan during the first ashrama.
Name the Age in which the Later Vedic Period is known as?
