The Rashtrakutas and their Times c21.129

c21.129

¹⁰⁰ The expression 'female children' is probably intended to include the daughter's son. It may be pointed out that the text of Yājnavalkya also uses the word duhitaraschaiva only. Vijñānes'vara maintains that the particle cha is intended to denote the daughter's son as well. Historically, the contention is justifiable, since the daughter's son was recognised as heir fairly early.