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The famous Vedic assembly that included women and participated in deliberations and religious sacrifices during the early Vedic period was known as:

A. Sabha and Samiti
B. Vidatha✓ Correct Answer
C. Gana
D. Parishad

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Vidatha was the oldest of the tribal assemblies in the early Vedic period, notable for the active participation of women in both religious sacrifices and deliberations alongside men. Later assemblies like the Sabha and Samiti saw a gradual decline in the political status and participation of women as Vedic society became more stratified. Historians view the Vidatha as a crucial institution reflecting the relatively egalitarian gender roles of early Aryan society.

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