Question

Consider the following statements regarding the contemporary European travellers and writers:

 I. The contemporary European travellers and writers often highlighted the treatment of women as a crucial marker of difference between Western and Eastern societies.

II. Albiruni chose the practice of sati for detailed description and he noted that while some women seemed to embrace death cheerfully, others were forced to die.

III. While Bernier mentioned in his account that he saw the most beautiful young widow sacrificed, who could not have been more than twelve years of age.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Options

• Only I

• I and II

• I and III

• All of the above

Answer 1

I and III

Explanation:

Bernier was the one who chose the sati practice for detailed description, noting that while some women seemed to enjoy dying, others were compelled to die. In his story, Bernier emphasises the status of women and how the sati system was used during the period. Women's labour was important in agricultural and non-agricultural industries.