Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:

'Kudirai Chettis' were related to which trading commodity in fifteenth-century India?

1. Spices
2. Jewellery
3. Textile
4. Horses

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

4

Explanation:

'Kudirai Chettis' were related to the trading of horses in fifteenth-century India.
As warfare in medieval India depended upon effective cavalry, the import of horses from Arabia and Central Asia was very important for rival kingdoms. This trade was initially controlled by Arab traders. Local communities of merchants known as kudirai chettis or horse merchants also participated in these.