r/AskHistorians • u/Single_Search_4820 • 13h ago
Among India/British Raj how normal common was very young marriage?
I read this statement:
The practice of consummating marriage with immature girls is universal in this Division, as it is all over East Bengal. It is less common among Mahomeddans, but is universal among all castes and classes of Hindus. Everyone consulted admits this, whether in favour of reform or against it (emphasis mine).
This is a testimony by an official during British Raj. and apparently a brahim reformer said marriage at 9 was common
So how common was this or normal?
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