What was the term used for 'the owner, master or head of household, who exercised control over the women, children etc.' in ancient texts?

Gahapati

The correct answer is Option (3) → Gahapati

A gahapati was the owner, master or head of a household, who exercised control over the women, children, slaves and workers who shared a common residence. He was also the owner of the resources land, animals and other things – that belonged to the household. Sometimes the term was used as a marker of status for men belonging to the urban elite, including wealthy merchants.