Question

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were experts in which of the following
1. Wrestling
2. Astrology
3. Accounting
4. Soothsaying

Answer 1

Answer:

1,2,3 and 4 all are correct

Answer 2

Nuniz writes “he (the king of Vijaynagar) has also women who wrestle, and others who are astrologers and soothsayers; and he has a woman who writes all the accounts of expenses that are incurred inside the gates and others whose duty it is to write all the affairs of the kingdom and compare their books with those of the writers outside; he has women also for music, who play instruments and sing. Even the wives of the king are well versed in music.

it is said that he has judges, as well as bailiffs and watchmen who every night guard the palace, and these are women.”

That's why

1. Wrestling

2. Astrology

3. Accounting

4. Soothsaying

All are the correct answer.