Status of Women in Medieval India

Women's Status and Challenges in Medieval India: A Historical and Social Analysis

Abstract

During the middle Ages, women's standing started to deteriorate. The Muslim era was prevalentthroughout this time period. Women's life was drastically altered during this time period. They were seento be inferior to their masculine counterparts. The birth of female offspring was frowned upon. During thistime, the ladies were forced to deal with a variety of issues. Children marriage, the purdah system, sati,jauhar, and restrictions on girls' education were among the challenges that women faced, leading to adecrease in their status. Furthermore, elements were implemented that resulted in improvements in theircondition. These include education, job possibilities, and skill and ability enhancements, all of whichwould make a substantial contribution to improving their lives. As a result, it is vital for leaders andreformers to establish policies that will help to eliminate the issues and impediments that women face.There are the several topics covered in article, significant problems faced by women in medieval India,elements emphasising women's position in medieval India, and importance of a Bhakti movement on thestatus of women.