Prachin Bharatma Kanyashikshan

Prachin Bharatma Kanyashikshan (પ્રાચીન ભારતમાં કન્યાશિક્ષણ) is a highly insightful and scholarly historical text written by Dr. Tina Doshi and published by the University Granth Nirman Board, Gujarat State. Released under the commemorative initiative of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, this book presents a deep academic investigation into the structures, status, and philosophy of female education in ancient India.

The text comprehensively maps the socio-educational landscape of women across various historical eras, including the Vedic, Upanishadic, Epic, and Classical periods. It explores how ancient educational institutions, domestic mentoring, and spiritual lineages accommodated women scholars, philosophers (such as Gargi and Maitreyi), and artists. Dr. Doshi critically analyzes historical texts, scriptures, and cultural accounts to depict a balanced view of ancient Indian pedagogical systems, changing societal attitudes over time, and the core values that guided female literacy.

Written with outstanding academic clarity and backed by extensive historical documentation, this volume serves as a stellar resource for university libraries, sociology and history researchers, and general readers interested in gender studies and Indology. Additionally, it provides vital thematic source material for civil services candidates (such as GPSC and UPSC) preparing for sections on Indian culture, social structures, and history in the Gujarati language.