Question

Which of these was/were true of the women in the Vijayanagara Empire?

• A. There were many women astrologers, wrestlers, accountants, clerks, and guards.
• B. Women were educated and trained in various fields like music and fine arts.
• C. All women received high order education.
• D. Some women occupied high positions in society.

Answer 1

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

The correct options are
A There were many women astrologers, wrestlers, accountants, clerks, and guards.
B Women were educated and trained in various fields like music and fine arts.
D Some women occupied high positions in society.

Women were respected in the Vijayanagara Empire, and they were educated and trained in various fields like music, fine arts, wrestling, the use of weapons, and much more. Some even received an education of high order. Kings of the Vijayanagara Empire also had women occupying high posts and took an active part in the political, social, and literary life of the empire. There were many women astrologers, wrestlers, accountants, clerks, and guards.