The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c9.74
The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c9.74
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If the husband had died on a distant battlefield, joint cremation was impossible. In such cases the widow used to mount a separate pyre, along with her husband's turban or shoes as a substitute for his body.