A STUDY ON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF HINDU WOMEN IN BENGAL (1526-1707)

Abstract

During the period from 1526 to 1707, Hindu women in Bengal made critical commitments towards social exercises, assuming different and dynamic parts that enhanced the structure holding the system together. In spite of confronting imperatives forced by man centric standards and strict remedies, women from different financial foundations tracked down ways of declaring their organisation, encouraged local area union, and advanced social government assistance through a scope of drives and commitment. One of the critical areas of commitment for Hindu women was in the domain of schooling and scholarly pursuits. Notwithstanding restricted admittance to formal instructive establishments, women from tip top and rich families got training at home, frequently under the direction of coaches or relatives. These women arose as benefactors of picking up, supporting artistic expression, writing, and grant through their support and sponsorship. women like Chand Saudagar and Sita Devi assumed crucial parts in cultivating scholarly trades, supporting abstract works, and safeguarding social customs, adding to the scholarly imperativeness of Bengali society. Besides, Hindu women were instrumental in advancing strict and profound practices that encouraged local area attachment and social congruity. women from different strict foundations, including Vaishnavism, Shakta custom, and Sufism, filled in as profound pioneers, educators, and tutors, directing enthusiasts on ways of commitment, ethical quality, and administration.