What is meant by “Petticoat Government”?

What is meant by “Petticoat Government”?

  • (A) A government in exile
  • (B) A government runs by a woman
  • (C) A government without actual power
  • (D) A government runs by some feudal lord
  • Petticoat Government is just a way of saying women are in charge or have a lot of say in how things are run. The term uses petticoat, a type of old-fashioned slip, to represent women. You'll usually hear it when talking about history. A good example is from 1560 to 1562, during the time of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Back then, his foster mom, Maham Anga, and other women in the palace had a big hand in running the country.
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