Among the 18^th century Nayar,

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The Nayar society of the 18th century was matrilineal, meaning property and lineage were passed through the female line. Men did not own or control property (A is incorrect), women practiced polyandry and could have more than one husband (B is incorrect), and biological fathers did not have the primary responsibility for raising their children; instead, maternal uncles did (C is incorrect). Men often made their living as mercenary soldiers (D is correct), which was a common profession among them.

Among the 18th Century Nayar

Among the 18^th Century Nayar