Different Forms of Marriage Practiced in Ancient India for RAS/RTS (Rajasthan) Prelims and Mains Examination
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1.
Brahma
Duly dowered girl to a man of the same class
2.
Daiva
Father gives daughter to a sacrificial priest as a part of his fee
3.
Arsa
A token bride price of a cow & a bull is given in place of the dowry
4.
Prajapatya
Father gives girl without dowry & without demanding the bride price
5.
Gandharva
Love Marriage
6.
Asura
In which bride was bought from her father
7.
Rakshasa
Marriage by capture, practiced especially by warriors.
8.
Paishacha
Marriage by seduction
Daiva marriage was considered ideal while paisacha the worst.
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