Did women have property rights in the Gupta era?

Women generally did not have property rights, though they had limited control over 'Stridhana' (gifts given at the time of marriage).

Status of Women During the Gupta Period: Myth vs Reality (2017 PYQ)

ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2017_113 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma

Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period in Indian history is not correct?

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Correct Option: B

The statement that women's status was redefined with education and property rights is incorrect. In fact, their social status declined during the Gupta period, with increasing restrictions on their independence.