There have been major adjustments in women's status in Indian civilization over the span of several millennia.1 Women in ancient India enjoyed full legal equality with men. Many reformers and social workers have fought for women's rights because of the Upanishads' portrayal of women's special place in society and their traits. Nonetheless, despite the efforts of numerous reformers, women's rights actually declined over the Middle Ages2. Women in India have made great steps towards positions of power in the country's contemporary political, economic, and governmental spheres. They held several high positions in the Indian Parliament, including President, Prime Minister, Speaker, and others. Despite these changes, modern Indian women still face many obstacles in society. According to a research by Thomson Reuters, India is the "fourth most dangerous country" for women.3
According to a review of relevant literature, the status of women in India began to decrease about 500 BC. The women of the Vedic period were given the same or even greater respect than the men. Women were seen as more fragile and needed more protection throughout the Middle Ages. Women faced a variety of obstacles in areas such as access to education, religious freedom, and political participation.
Manu Smriti established the place of women in Indian society. Manu recognised the value of women in his life. Manu maintains that women are crucial to the development of a flourishing civilization. One may find him on page 104 of Women in Indian Religions, edited by Arvind Sharma and published by Oxford University Press in New Delhi in 2002.