“Status of Women in India During Mughal Period: A Brief Study in Historical Perspective”

Abstract

In this article, an attempt has been made to historical analysis the right and status of women during Mughal Period in India. The sources have been mainly accumulated from various important websites, research articles, journals, books, government documents etc. The paper is mainly descriptive in nature. The status of women during the Medieval Period was in a deprived state. The key cause of this was, there was prevalence of male dominance. The women lack in various aspect of day to day live. They were not allowed to express their ideas and views. Women were dedicated towards the implementation of household responsibilities. In addition, they were overwhelmed by the practices of polygamy, sati, child marriage, and female infanticide. Improvements came about in their conditions with the advent of Islam and they were given rights.