Question on ‘Brahmanical Patriarchy’ in BHU's MA History Paper Triggers Row
19 May 2026 | The Telegraph
A question in a history paper in BHU on "brahmanical patriarchy" has triggered a controversy, with a section of the Brahmin community alleging that a "particular ideology" was being promoted in the university.
"What do you understand by the term brahmanical patriarchy? Discuss how brahmanical patriarchy impeded progress of women in ancient India?" the MA (fourth semester) History exam paper asked, according to students…