Question

Discuss about the social and economic inequalities that existed in India during the Medieval period​

Answer 1

Instructions:
Answer should have the following point:

• Social inequalities due to the caste of the person
• Evil customs that prevailed in the medieval India like Sati and Child marriage

Solution:
Several social and economic inequalities existed in the medieval India​:

• A person’s caste, occupation and wealth determined his social status in the medieval society of India.​
• Kings, nobles, priests and officers enjoyed higher social status.​ People engaged in agriculture and handcraft belonged to lower social classes, thus they had to face a lower status in the society.​ Each caste had its own customs and rituals.​
• There were several evil rituals and customs that existed during the medieval period such as sati and child marriage.