Stridhana in ancient India - Art & Culture
Q. Which of the following was regarded as Stridhana in ancient India?
1) Gifts of jewellery, ornaments, and garments made to bride on occasion of her marriage.
2) Presents received by the bride from her parents at marriage time.
3) Presents received by the bride from her parents-in-law at the marriage time.
4) Presents received by the bride on other occasions.- Published on 13 Aug 15a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 1
c. Only 2
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
Point 1 was practiced earlier. Gupta and post Gupta period enlarged the scope of these gifts by including 2, 3 and 4 too. Katyayana, a law giver of sixth century, holds that she could sell and mortgage her immovable property along with her stridhana.
