History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET September 2013 History
Which of the Mughal emperors disapproved of the practice of polygamy by saying that 'polygamy brings ruin to (the man's) health and woes to his home'?
ABabur
BAkbar ✓ Correct
CShah Jahan
DAurangzeb
Correct answer: (B) Akbar — Akbar disapproved of polygamy in these words, so the answer is Akbar.
Explanation
★Akbar disapproved of polygamy in these words, so the answer is Akbar.
★He felt that taking many wives harmed both health and the peace of the home.
★He generally favoured one wife unless there was a special reason.
★Akbar took a reforming interest in many social matters.
★He raised the age of marriage and discouraged child marriage.
★He also tried to check the practice of Sati among Hindu women.
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