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@article{203499,
        author = {Brunda Anand},
        title = {A STUDY OF INDIAN CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS DURING THE TRANSITION TO THE MODERN ERA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {11382-11388},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203499},
        abstract = {The year 1600 CE marks a critical juncture in Indian history. Situated at the zenith of the Mughal Empire under Akbar the Great and the dawn of European commercial interest via the chartering of the East India Company, this period witnessed a unique synthesis of indigenous traditions and external influences. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the socio-cultural fabric of India around 1600 CE, examining religious syncretism, caste dynamics, domestic customs, gender roles, and daily traditions. Through historical cross-examination, we explore how these practices formed a resilient yet adaptable societal framework.},
        keywords = {Indian customs and traditions, modern era, cultural transition, Indian society, social change, modernization in India, urbanization, globalization, joint family system, nuclear family, marriage customs, women empowerment, religious practices, Indian festivals, education system, industrialization, cultural heritage, traditional values, western influence, Indian culture, social reforms, technology and society, cultural preservation, Indian lifestyle, tradition and modernity, social transformation, Indian history, family values, and cultural diversity.},
        month = {May},
        }