Consider the following statements regarding social life under the Gupta age 1 Due to several foreign...........

Ancient and Medival History Gupta and Post Gupta

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Consider the following statements regarding social life under the Gupta age:

1. Due to several foreign invasions, caste system in the Gupta age became relaxed.

2. Untouchability was practised under the Guptas.

3. Position of women became miserable and they were prohibited from reading the Puranas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Explanation:
The pre-Gupta period in India witnessed a series of foreign invasions. The Indian society had given way to those foreigners, who had become permanent residents here. But during the Gupta period, the caste system became rigid. The Brahmins occupied the top ladder of the society. Fahien mentions that the Chandalas were segregated from the society. The practice of untouchability had slowly begun during this period. The position of women had also become miserable during the Gupta period. They were prohibited from studying the religious texts, like the Puranas. The practice of Swyamvara was given up and Manusmriti suggested early marriage for girls.