MUSLIM WOMEN IN THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE SUB-CONTINENT
Keywords:
Power Struggle, Regent, Status of Women, Sub-continent, Political ParticipationAbstract
The political history of the sub-continent in the medieval age is mainly the history of struggle between male heirs to the throne or between two different dynasties. The participation of women in the struggle for power is very rare. But in every struggle between two male heirs or two dynasties, women have seen actively supporting the cause of their sons, husbands etc. They have been even seen actively participating in administration on behalf of their husbands and sons. Their involvement produced both—positive and negative impact on the politics of the era. This research paper focuses on the role of Muslim women in the power struggle, their impact on the administration, their contribution towards the strength of empire and efforts to keep homeland free of foreign domination
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