The banning of martial arts in India by British colonial authorities, a decision intended to suppress potential opposition, effectively eliminated them from the country’s traditional practices. Similarly, earlier Mughal invasions and the subsequent introduction of Islam, particularly in northern regions, led to the suppression of aspects of Indian culture, contributing to a societal expectation that women should rema…

The prohibition of martial arts in India during British rule, intended to suppress potential opposition, effectively eliminated them from the country’s systems. Similarly, earlier Mughal invasions submerged a significant portion of India's culture under Islam, particularly in the north, which contributed to restricting women primarily to domestic roles. I was deeply disturbed by statements made by one of the convi…