Question

What do you know about the society during the Gupta rule?

Answer 1

1. The society that adhered to the four varna system was patriarchal.
2. ‘Manu’ was in force.
3. Women should be under the protection of their father, husband, or eldest son.
4. Polygamy was widely prevalent. The kings and feudatory lords often had more than one wife.
5. Sati was practised during the Gupta rule.