Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

Vijayanagara was noted for it's market dealing in:

(A) Precious stones
(B) Sugarcane
(C) Spices
(D) Textiles
(E) Fruits

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (E) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(C), (D) and (E) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (C) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (C) and (D) only

Vijayanagara was noted for its market dealing in:

(A) Precious stones
(B) Sugarcane
(C) Spices
(D) Textiles
(E) Fruits

Explanation:

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. The revenue derived from trade in turn contributed significantly to the prosperity of the state.