Question

Characterized cities of the mediaeval Rajput men and women

Answer 1

The Rajput men of medieval period were courageous and valiant. They were brave warriors who fought many great battles. The ministers, officials, feudal chiefs belonged to the upper class and were subjected to the privileges to accumulate wealth .They were fearless, egoistic and loyal to their clan who gave shelter to the refugees and their foes.

The Rajput women were under strict laws. They were entitled to ‘Swayamvar’ type of marriage. They were victims of Infanticide and child marriage. They were expected to follow higher ideals and esteem for men in society. They sacrificed themselves along with the dead bodies of their husbands.