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According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the

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.

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

1, 3 and 4 only

(c)

2 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(d)

Non-traditional

Non-traditional

Explanation

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.