Which one of the following sources tells us about women protesting against the infidelity of their husbands or the neglect of the wife and children by the male head of the household?
The Kitab-ul-Hind
Documents belonging to the Village Panchayats of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra
Sculptures from Mandor
The Ain-i-Akbari of Abul Fazl
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
Documents belonging to Village Panchayats of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra are the most likely source among the given options to contain information about social disputes, including women protesting against the infidelity of their husbands or neglect by the male head of the household. Village panchayats historically served as local judicial and administrative bodies that dealt with community disputes, including family matters, marriage, and social norms. Records from such bodies would document grievances and the process of resolution or protest.
Village-level administrative and judicial records, such as those maintained by panchayats, provide valuable insights into social dynamics, disputes, and protests at the grassroots level.