Slaves

Q. In the context of Ibn Battuta's involvement with Muhammed Bin Tughlaq, identify the odd one out from the options given below.

1. Silk
2. Camels
3. Horses
4. Slaves

Q. Which of the following is not true about slavery in India?

1. In his book, Ibn Battuta mentions that some court slaves were exceptional dancers and musicians.
2. In the medieval era, slaves could be bought from markets
3. Majority of these slaves were detainees of the wars from Africa.
4. Many slaves were treated poorly, like their bodies were goods.

Q. I am from Sultanate period and a detainee of the war. I was brought to the cities along with others in large numbers by the rulers. People tagged a price on me and took me with them. I have also served in king's palace. Who am I?

1. King
2. Slave
3. Soldier
4. Minister

Q. The travelogues of the medieval period record that slavery had prevailed in India.

1. False
2. True

Q. Identify the odd one out.

1. Devadana: The land donated to nobles
2. Pallichandam: The land donated to the Jain institutions
3. Brahmadeya: The land received as a gift
4. Vellan Vakai: The land owned by peasants