Question

IV. Answer the following questions.
1. What was a swayamvara?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer. Explanation: Swayamvara (Sanskrit: स्वयंवर, IAST: svayaṃvara), in ancient India, was a practice in which a girl of marriageable age chose a husband from a group of suitors. ... On the appointed day, the girl garlanded the man of her choice and a marriage ceremony was held immediately.

Answer 2

Svayamvara, in ancient India, was a practice in which a girl of marriageable age chose a husband from a group of suitors. In this context, svayaṁ in Sanskrit means 'self' and vara means 'groom'. A girl wishing to marry would select an auspicious time and venue and then broadcast her intentions.