A Comparative Analysis of Women's Intellectual Contributions and Societal Roles in the Ramayana Era and the Mughal Period

This study conducts a comparative analysis of women’s intellectual contributions and societal roles during the Ramayana era and the Mughal period, drawing insights from historical, literary, and sociological frameworks. By examining primary and secondary sources, including ancient texts and scholarly research, the study highlights the intellectual agency and societal positions of women in two distinct periods. In the Ramayana era, women like Sita, Mandodari, and sage figures such as Anasuya were portrayed as key intellectual and moral agents, contributing to spiritual, philosophical, and literary knowledge