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Medieval History UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

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

1) Akbar tried to fix the age of marriage for boys and girls.
2) Akbar gave freedom to girls to marry at their own will and not under parental pressure.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.
Akbar was a progressive ruler who introduced several reforms to improve the lives of his subjects. One of his notable reforms was related to marriage. He tried to fix the age of marriage for both boys and girls, aiming to prevent child marriages.

Additionally, he gave girls the freedom to marry at their own will, without being forced into marriages by their parents. This was a significant step towards women's empowerment in Mughal India.

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