Question

Artisans had a prosperous income back in ancient India. Assuming this is true, which of the following can be deduced from this statement?

• A. Indian kingdoms were rich.
• B. Artisans used to create beautiful wares.
• C. There were many wealthy people living in Indian cities.
• D. Artisans from the world over used to sell their wares in the Indian markets.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Indian kingdoms were rich.
B Artisans used to create beautiful wares.
C There were many wealthy people living in Indian cities.
D Artisans from the world over used to sell their wares in the Indian markets.

The production of luxury goods like Bidriware indicates that an elite and wealthy class patronised artisans. It also indicates the general economic condition of kingdoms in India was prosperous. As a result of steady patronage from the royal and elite classes, artisans prospered in cities.Trade enhanced India’s wealth considerably till the sixteenth century. Many art forms came from different civilisations. For example the art of Bidriware originated in Persia.