Which is correct about the evolution of medieval towns in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → These are fort towns which came up on the ruins of ancient town
On the basis of their evolution, Indian towns are of three kinds: ancient, medieval and modern.
Option (1) Most of them developed as religious and cultural centres — Incorrect. This is true of the ancient towns, such as Varanasi.
Option (2) The British and other Europeans have developed them — Incorrect. The British and other Europeans developed the modern towns, starting with trading ports such as Surat, Daman, Goa and Pondicherry.
Option (3) These are fort towns which came up on the ruins of ancient town — Correct. Most medieval towns grew as headquarters of principalities and kingdoms. They are fort towns built on the ruins of ancient towns, such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Agra and Nagpur.
Option (4) Madurai is an example of medieval town in India — Incorrect. Madurai is an ancient town, like Varanasi, Prayag (Prayagraj) and Pataliputra (Patna).
NCERT (2026-27): “Medieval Towns About 100 of the existing towns have their roots in the medieval period. Most of them developed as headquarters of principalities and kingdoms. These are fort towns which came up on the ruins of ancient towns. Important among them are Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Agra and Nagpur.” |