Status of Women in Ancient India
Anthology The Research: (ISSN: 2456–4397 RNI No.UPBIL/2016/68067 Vol-5* Issue-8* November-2020) Paper Submission: 15/11/2020, Date of Acceptance: 26/11/2020, Date of Publication: 27/11/2020 Anjana Assistant Professor, Dept. of Ancient History K.N. Govt. P.G. College Gyanpur, Bhadohi, India Abstract The position of women reflects the cultural, aesthetic, moral and spiritual attainment of society. The elevation of the feminine principles pervades Vedic thought. Women enjoyed an almost equal status with man in Rigvedic period. The main purpose of this research paper is to acquire an understanding of the status of women in Ancient India. In Ancient times, the women were considered with respect and dignity. During this period there were women rishis, and they were held in high esteem. In royal households, women were given respect and they even rendered a significant contribution in the making an important part in politics as we...