Multiple choice

Polyandry is central to the narrative. What conclusion do the historians draw out of it?

  1. Polyandry may have been prevalent amongst ruling elites.

  2. It may have seemed undesirable from Brahmanical point of view.

  3. During times of warfare, there may have been shortage of women, giving rise to polyandrous custom.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Historians analyze polyandry from multiple angles: it was practiced among ruling elites (as seen in Mahabharata), was considered unacceptable by Brahmanical texts, and may have emerged during wartime when female populations decreased. All three interpretations are valid scholarly perspectives on this ancient practice.

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