The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c5.20

c5.20

the custom unknown to general population before the Muslim advent: sculptural and literary evidence, 201-6; it becomes common in the Muslim period, 207-9; seclusion of women in the West, 209-11; careers for women, 211-3; dancing girls and temples, 213-7; women as regnant queens, 218-20; as queen regents, 220-223; as queens and administrative officers, 223-4; the role of ordinary women in the administration, 224-5; developments during the last 75 years, 225-228.