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Zenana

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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(Persian zanana), the apartments of an Eastern house in which the women of the family are secluded (see Harem). This is a Mahommedan custom, which has been introduced into India and has spread amongst the Hindus.

The zenana missions are missions to Indian women in their own homes.

Bibliography Information
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Zenana'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​z/zenana.html. 1910.
 
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