My theory about polyandry practice in Ancient aryan Bharatbhoomi

At that time,the newly arrived aryans were continuously at war with the other powerful and more civilised non aryan races,struggling for existence , expansion and dominance over this rich fertile country.As the Aryans were traditionally herdsmen and hunters;they learnt the tricks of farming from the dravidians,unity and solidarity was their keyword of survival.Fights within their own family and clan was the last thing the wanted.

Moreover, although it sounds rather strange from today's perspective but one women in a family of 4 / 5 brothers gave that woman enormous power in the family and supreme influence among the male folk of that family be it husbands or sons. She could reign ,say, like a Queen bee at her home. Maybe the families were matriarchal at that time, the custom of sons known by their mother's name were born at that period and went on even during Mahabharata days, although the significance lessened.All these were in norms in maybe Pre vedic era ??

Gradually civilisation advanced and along with it the male dominance over the earth and women.The vast Gangetic plains became aryan stronghold and educated aryans started to live in Rik ved induced ways leaving behind their primitive practices but sadly the status of women in the family greatly diminished.

Later the practice grew obsolete during Mahabharata days when number of women significantly increased enough for men to take numerous wives. But it was not unheard of ,may be slightly looked down upon if not backed by powerful paternal home and influential husbands. The practice however faded out with the flow of time and advancement of civilization but language of the race which holds strong historical evidences still bears the evidence stealthily.

Ok i already posted this somewhere.In our history book, Polyandry during Mahabharat Period has been explained, actually.

see what I wrote is about how polyandry came into practice in pre rik vedic era when the aryans 1st strated to settle down in saptasindhu area, not during mahabharat age which was witten probably in later vedic period or after the rise of Mahajanapadas. If u r a history major or mythology buff, plz tell me if my conjectures are correct or not .

Yes, i was just posting about whatever i know of Polyandry but only during the Vedic Era.

Pre-Vedic era ... i dont know damn about it, i apologize.

Perhaps, Varaali or Vrish can help you with this.

Oh, Itz fine. I am a lit major too but also hold a degree in Ancient World History 😃.thanks for ur reply😊

Based on availability or scarcity or females society rules changed...

So there might hav been some points in history wen polyendry was practised and there's nothin immoral abt it.If men can hav mulitple wives why not woman?

woman have desires too.

The sati and all are actually middle age customs...in ancient culture there's hardly any examples of sati...it was rare and usually practised by old queens.

It became common after muslim attacks on india wen widows were in danger of being exploited by the kings.