Which goods did Golconda ship to South East Asia from its ports along the east coast?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Iron and cotton goods
Option (1) Weapons and utensils — Incorrect. These are subjects of the Nujum al-Ulum miniatures of Bijapur, not trade goods of Golconda.
Option (2) Diamonds and gold jewellery — Incorrect. Diamonds were found only early in the seventeenth century, and gold jewellery is what the figures in Golconda paintings wear.
Option (3) Painted cottons and carpets — Incorrect. Painted cottons come up with the trade with Persia, and carpets appear in the Golconda miniatures.
Option (4) Iron and cotton goods — Correct. Brisk trade from the east coast ports carried iron and cotton goods to South East Asia.
NCERT (2026-27): “Golconda School of Painting Golconda became an independent state in 1512. By the end of the sixteenth century, it was the wealthiest of the Deccan kingdoms. This was largely due to brisk trade from the ports along the east coast, from where iron and cotton goods were shipped to South East Asia. Meanwhile expansive trade continued with Persia, which became a rage in Europe and was greatly valued among painted cottons. Early in the seventeenth century, diamonds were discovered, expanding the source of revenue. The visuals from Golconda draw one’s attention to the gold jewellery worn by both women and men.” |