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

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

The correct option is C Majority of these slaves were detainees of the wars from Africa.
Although slavery was rarely practised in India, most of them were war detainees or imported from Africa. During the medieval period, many markets traded in slaves.

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