The practice of voluntary immolation by wives and daughters of defeate – McqOptions

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1.	The practice of voluntary immolation by wives and daughters of defeated warriors in order to avoid capture and consequent molestation by the enemy is called:
A.	Jauhar
B.	Sati
C.	Devadasi system
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Sati

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