Medieval History
2021
Vijayanagar Empire
According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?
- Wrestling
- Astrology
- Accounting
- Soothsaying Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.1, 2 and 3 only
B.1, 3 and 4 only
C.2 and 4 only
D.1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: Option D
Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese traveller, visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya.
According to Nuniz, many women were employed in royal palaces as dancers, domestic servants, and palanquin bearers.
He also noted the presence of women wrestlers, astrologers, and soothsayers.
Furthermore, some women held positions as accountants, judges, bailiffs, and watchwomen.
Therefore, women in the Vijayanagara Empire were skilled in all the areas mentioned in the question.
Hence, option d is correct.
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