Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Human Settlements

Question:

Which is correct about the evolution of medieval towns in India?

Options:

Most of them developed as religious and cultural centres

The British and other Europeans have developed them

These are fort towns which came up on the ruins of ancient town

Madurai is an example of medieval town in India

Correct Answer:

These are fort towns which came up on the ruins of ancient town

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → These are fort towns which came up on the ruins of ancient town

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.