Question

Which of these options depict the life of women during the Maratha reign?

• A. Their lives were full of hardships.
• B. Their education was neglected.
• C. Their world was confined to the houses of their fathers and husbands.
• D. They were given a lot of freedom and encouragement.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Their lives were full of hardships.
B Their education was neglected.
C Their world was confined to the houses of their fathers and husbands.

Women’s lives in Maratha reign mostly were of difficulties. Their world was confined to the kitchen and household activities. Their education was neglected. Only a handful of women had achieved progress in literacy, administration and battle skills.