Position of Women in Hindu Civilization

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Author_A.S. Altekar
Buddhist
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examines various sources
inheritance rights
missionary writings
status of women
Vedic times

Product details

  • ISBN 9789360804077
  • Dimensions: 170 x 250mm
  • Publication Date: 31 Oct 2024
  • Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
  • Publication City/Country: IN
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Hindu civilization is believed to have a long history spanning from the Vedic times until the Islamic conquest of India. This volume covers the roles and status of women during the Hindu period. The author examines various sources, such as Vedic texts, Epics, Buddhist and Jaina literature, Smriti, classical Sanskrit works, and foreign accounts, including missionary writings and modern feminist works, for his study.
A.S. Altekar (1889-1960) was an ancient Indian historian. He was the Head of Ancient History and Culture at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, and served at the K.P. Jayaswal Research Institute in Patna and Patna University.