According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the
following areas?
1. Wrestling
2. Astrology
3. Accounting
4. Soothsaying
Select the correct answer
using the code given below.
According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the
following areas?
1. Wrestling
2. Astrology
3. Accounting
4. Soothsaying
Select the correct answer
using the code given below.
Answer:
(d)
Non-traditional
Non-traditional
In Vijayanagara society, women held a high position. Some of them were well-versed in literature and prominent litterateurs. The widows could remarry. Women from the upper castes and nobility were well-educated. Music and dance were a significant part of their education. According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, women were wrestlers, astrologers, accountants, writers and musicians. It was the only empire in Medieval India which employed women in state services. Hence, 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.