UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · VIJAYANAGARA WOMEN
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.
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EXPLANATION
Nuniz described Vijayanagara women as skilled in several specialized occupations including wrestling, astrology, accounting and soothsaying.
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