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Prelims 2021 · Medieval History · Question 35

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?<br/>1. Wrestling<br/>2. Astrology<br/>3. Accounting<br/>4. Soothsaying<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Theme: Medieval Indian History / Vijayanagara Empire

Item-wise analysis:

  1. Wrestling — Nuniz mentions that women in Vijayanagara were trained in physical arts including wrestling. Correct.
  2. Astrology — He also refers to women skilled in astrology and related learned pursuits. Correct.
  3. Accounting — Nuniz notes women employed in administrative work such as keeping accounts. Correct.
  4. Soothsaying — He mentions women adept in prophecy/soothsaying as well. Correct.

Since all four are mentioned by Nuniz, the correct answer is (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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