Smritikars were Hindu jurists who compiled and codified laws. Yajnavalkya's text is notable for its relatively progressive stance on women's rights, including property inheritance, compared to some other contemporary texts.
In matters of inheritance to property, who among these Smritikars, placed the widow next to the son?
Asked in Assistant Prosecuting Officer (APO) Exam 2009 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Dharmashastras and Smritis (e.g., Manu Smriti, Yajnavalkya Smriti))
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