Could women participate in these Rigvedic assemblies?

Yes, women (called Sabhavati) could participate in the Sabha and Vidhata during the early Rigvedic period.

Vedic Political Institutions

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Sabha was the Rigvedic tribal assembly responsible for judicial functions and acting as a council of elders.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2016_208 Ref: Standard Educational Reference