Modern History Prelims Question

The purdah system of covering one’s face was prominent in India since medieval times. It was most commonly practised among the higher classes in the North. This system however, was not practised in the South.
The family system in the 18th century was primarily patriarchal. The family was dominated by senior male members and the inheritance was through the male line.
In Kerala, however, the family among the Nairs was matrilineal. Outside, Kerala women were subjected to complete male control. They were only expected to live as mothers and wives.
Two great social evils of the 18^th century India were the custom of Sati and the condition of widows. Sati involved the rite of a Hindu widow burning herself along with the body of her dead husband. It was mostly prevalent in Rajputana, Bengal and other parts of northern India.
In South, it was uncommon and the Marathas also did not encourage it. Sensitive Indians were often touched by the hard and harsh life of the widows. Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amer and the Maratha General Prashuram Bhau tried to promote widow remarriage, but failed.

The purdah system of covering one’s face was prominent in India since medieval times. It was most commonly practised among the higher classes in the North. This system however, was not practised in the South.
The family system in the 18th century was primarily patriarchal. The family was dominated by senior male members and the inheritance was through the male line.
In Kerala, however, the family among the Nairs was matrilineal. Outside, Kerala women were subjected to complete male control. They were only expected to live as mothers and wives.
Two great social evils of the 18^th century India were the custom of Sati and the condition of widows. Sati involved the rite of a Hindu widow burning herself along with the body of her dead husband. It was mostly prevalent in Rajputana, Bengal and other parts of northern India.
In South, it was uncommon and the Marathas also did not encourage it. Sensitive Indians were often touched by the hard and harsh life of the widows. Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amer and the Maratha General Prashuram Bhau tried to promote widow remarriage, but failed.

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