One of the most pronounced examples of patriarchal dominance in ancient india was

the common practice of child marriage.

Explanation:

The ancient Indian society reflected a patriarchal nature which could be understood by the different roles assign to male and females. The females were expected to be pious and their value lies in their beauty and pleasure they provide to their husband. They were expected to exceptional mothers whose primary role is to provide a family with a male child who carries the name of the family and they married at an early age to fulfill these purposes.