Synopsis The position of women in India right from the ancient through medieval times--has always attracted debate. Some scholars opine that women enjoyed greater freedom in the days of yore, others hold that the opposite is true. Women have always been fighting for equal recognition in society. Through all this there have been literary, religious, cultural, political and social geniuses--all women--who have left their indelible mark in the history of India. This book exhaustively chronicles women's plight and positions through the ages from Vedic period to the present times and their real status.