Question

explain the importance of patriliny and how it was practised or observed the ruling elites of indian society between c.600 bce and 600 ce, with reference examples​

Answer 1

Answer:

Patriliny means tracing descent from father to son and grandson. In a patrilinial society, male gender becomes extremely important. Mahabharata reinforced the idea that it was valuable. Under patriliny, sons could claim the resources (including the throne in the case of kings) of their fathers when the latter died.