Dr Meenakshi Jain Busts The Myth Of Sati In India: How Colonial Narratives Exaggerated The Practice

Summary

Author & Historian Dr Meenakshi Jain challenges popular narratives surrounding the practice of Sati in India, questioning claims about its widespread prevalence in ancient and medieval times. Citing historical accounts, including those of Persian ambassador Abdul Razzaq and Greek historian Diodorus, she examines how references to Sati changed over the centuries. Jain argues that European travellers and Christian missionaries exaggerated the practice in their writings to portray India as a land of darkness and justify colonial and missionary intervention. #Indology #MeenakshiJain #Sati…

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