Vijayanagara was noted for its markets dealing in which of the following items during the medieval period?

All of the above

The correct answer is Option 4 - All of the above

Option 1- Spices
Option 2- Textiles
Option 3- Precious stones
Option 4- All of the above

From 1498 there were the Portuguese, who arrived on the west coast of the subcontinent and attempted to establish trading and military stations. Their superior military technology, especially the use of muskets, enabled them to become important players in the tangled politics of the period. In fact, Vijayanagara was also noted for its markets dealing in spices, textiles and precious stones. Trade was often regarded as a status symbol for such cities, which boasted of a wealthy population that demanded high-value exotic goods, especially precious stones and jewellery.