Gender and caste are deeply interconnected institutions in Indian society. They mutually reinforce each other by regulating social status, power, labour, marriage, and access to resources. While caste determines social hierarchy based on birth, gender shapes the roles, rights, and responsibilities of men and women within each caste. The relationship between the two is therefore not merely additive but structural, with caste being sustained through gendered norms and practices. One of the most significant links between caste and gender is the control of women's sexuality and reproduction. Caste purity is maintained through strict regulation of marriage and sexual relations. Endogamy, or marriage within one's caste, is a defining feature of the caste system. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar argued that endogamy is the essence of caste because it ensures the continuity of caste boundaries across generations. Women's choices regarding marriage are therefore closely monitored by families and communities to preserve caste identity. Practices such as child marriage, restrictions on women's mobility,