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In the seventeenth-century agrarian society, women of Rajasthan could send petitions to_____ seeking justice

Options

A

Village panchayat

B

Amin

C

Diwan

D

Subedar

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Correct Answer :

Option A

Village panchayat

Solution :

The correct option is Village panchayat.

In the agrarian society of seventeenth-century Rajasthan, women held various rights, including the right to inherit property, though their social position was generally subordinate. When their rights were infringed upon, or if they faced domestic or societal injustice, they had the recourse to petition the local governing bodies.
The Village panchayat (or caste panchayat) functioned as a local judicial and administrative body at the grassroots level. It played a critical role in resolving disputes, distributing justice, and enforcing moral and social codes within the community. Women frequently sent petitions to these panchayats to seek justice, petitioning against domestic violence, desertion, or to claim their rightful share in family property, making it the primary institution for local conflict resolution.

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