Q. The chief items of Imports during the rule of the Vijayanagar empire consisted of which of the following?
1) Horses
2) Copper
3) Sugar
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Notes: The Vijayanagar kingdom was a trade hub, exporting cotton, silk, spices, rice, iron, saltpetre, and sugar, while importing horses, pearls, copper, coral, mercury, Chinese silk, and velvet. Arabian horses were vital for its cavalry. The kingdom traded with the Portuguese for firearms. Hampi's port attracted merchants from Persia, Arabia, and Southeast Asia, showcasing the empire's prosperity and cosmopolitan nature.