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Why was there a need for feminist historians and their work in an independent India?

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Women were encouraged to be historians after the Independence of India.
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For several years, only male scholars were involved in writing Indian history.
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The role and achievements of women were mostly neglected.
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The Indian social system and the caste system were heavily male-dominated, and these systems did not represent women.
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The correct option is D The Indian social system and the caste system were heavily male-dominated, and these systems did not represent women.
For many years, only male scholars were involved in writing Indian history. Due to this, the role and achievements of women were mostly neglected. It was essential to rethink women’s position in history. It necessitated the study and compilation of the historical writings by women. In the 19th century, women authors started writing about women.

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