According to the Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?
- Wrestling
- Astrology
- Accounting
- Soothsaying
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims]
(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)
Explanation:
- During his visit to the Vijayanagara Empire from 1535-1537 AD, Fernao Nuniz observed women engaging in various activities such as wrestling, astrology, soothsaying, and maintaining expense accounts.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.