Question

Describe in brief the Standard of living during medieval period ?

• A. The villages were mostly self-sufficient.
• B. The needs of farmers were limited.
• C. Barter system was used for everyday transactions.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

A majority of people lived in villages. The villages were mostly self - sufficient. Only salt had to be imported from other places. The needs of farmers were limited. They grew jowar, bajra , wheat , ragi , maize, rice and other grains in their fields. The daily diet consisted of bhakari , onion , chutney and an accompaniment.Barter system was used for everyday transactions. Village houses were simple mud and brick constructions.Wadas with one or two storeys were seen in cities. Men wore a dhoti, kurta,angarakha and mundase. Women wore nine-yard sarees and blouses.