Regarding the position of women and social customs during the Rajput era, consider the following statements:
1. The practice of 'Jauhar' (collective self-immolation) was driven primarily by the intent to protect political and religious honor from invading forces.
2. Despite the military focus of the society, women of the royal household possessed significant property rights and occasionally acted as regents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct; Jauhar was performed to avoid captivity and dishonor. Statement 2 is also correct; inscriptions prove that certain Rajput queens made land grants, held independent property, and managed administration as regents during a king's minority.

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