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Which of the following systems involved the seclusion of women from public observation?

A
Sati
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B
Jauhar
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C
Devdasi
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D
Purdah
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Solution

The correct option is D Purdah
The Purdah System was the practice that involved the seclusion of women from public observation. It included seclusion through a veil, use of high-walled enclosures, screens, and curtains within the home. This system was entirely observed by both Hindus and Muslims in the Mughal period.

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