Under what conditions could a man legitimately take a second wife in ancient India?
a. If his first wife had an extramarital affair
b. If his first wife was unable to have children
c. If his first wife had little or no dowry
d. If his first wife was unable to perform household chores
e. If his first wife refused to practice sati
b
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