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As per Ibn Batuta, the slaves in India were used for which of the following purpose? |
There were some female slaves in the service of the Sultan were experts in music and dance. Female slaves were also employed by the Sultan to keep a watch on his nobles. The services of slaves were particularly indispensable for carrying women and men on palanquins or dola. All of the above |
All of the above |
The correct answer is Option 4 - All of the above It appears from Ibn Battuta’s account that there was considerable differentiation among slaves. Some female slaves in the service of the Sultan were experts in music and dance, and Ibn Battuta enjoyed their performance at the wedding of the Sultan’s sister. Female slaves were also employed by the Sultan to keep a watch on his nobles. Slaves were generally used for domestic labour, and Ibn Battuta found their services particularly indispensable for carrying women and men on palanquins or dola. The price of slaves, particularly female slaves required for domestic labour, was very low, and most families who could afford to do so kept at least one or two of them. |
