CBSE · Class 10 · Hindi · Kshitij Prose: Stree Shiksha Ke Virodhi Kutarqon Ka KhandanHow does the author counter the argument that women in ancient India did not study or read?

Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi powerfully refutes this false argument by providing concrete historical examples from ancient Hindu scriptures and epics. He cites scholarly women like Gargi, Maitreyi, Shakuntala, and Lilavati who engaged in profound philosophical debates, composed Vedic hymns, and possessed advanced knowledge, proving beyond doubt that women were indeed highly educated and deeply respected in ancient Indian society.