Actually I’m reading the Cadfael mystery books and the one I just finished had an attempt to marry a ten year old. If the ceremony had been done properly the marriage would have been binding for life. This was in the early 12th century. I know its fiction but her research of 12 century England is pretty thorough. The marriage however was not to be consummated until after puberty.
Thanks for mentioning the Cadfael mystery books. I am always looking for interesting reads. My library has them available for download, and just about to start one.
Are you equating what might have happened hundreds of years ago and mostly among royal houses to what is happening now in India or muslim countries?