Question

Write a short note about agricultural activities in medieval India.

Answer 1

Instructions: The question is for three marks. So the answer must include at least three points about agricultural activities such as:

1. Importance of agriculture and major crops
2. Bringing uncultivated land under cultivation
3. Steps taken by rulers for agricultural development

Solution:

1. Agriculture was the chief occupation of the people of medieval India.
2. Cotton, cereals, pulses, indigo, sugarcane, etc. were the major crops.
3. Many landless farmers brought uncultivated land under cultivation to obtain ownership of land.
4. Rulers took steps such as arranging irrigation facilities, supplying seeds and granting tax concessions for the development of agriculture.