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According to the Smritikars, which of the following properties received by a woman constitute stridhan?…

Both gifts from relatives and gifts from strangers made before the nuptial fire fall within the traditional categories of stridhan. Such property belongs to the woman rather…

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According to the Smritikars, which of the following properties received by a woman constitute stridhan?

1. Gifts from relatives.
2. Gifts made to her by strangers at the marriage ceremony before the nuptial fire.

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Both gifts from relatives and gifts from strangers made before the nuptial fire fall within the traditional categories of stridhan. Such property belongs to the woman rather than becoming property of her husband's family.

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