Question

was the economy of Vijayanagar strong strong? give reasons?​

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The rulers of Vijayanagar Empire devoted themselves to the growth of agriculture, and built cities and capitals with magnificent buildings. The different aspects of Society and Economy under Vijaynagara Empire are contained in narratives of foreign travellers, inscriptions, and literature.

Society and Economy under Vijaynagara Empire

1. Allasani Peddana, in his Manucharitam, mentions the four castes that existed in the Vijayanagar society.

I. Viprulu or Brahmins followed the traditional profession of teachers and priests. They sometimes also performed duties of soldiers and administrators. This is confirmed from the narration of Domingo Paes.

II. Rajulu or Rachavaru was generally associated with the ruling dynasty. The rulers as well as generals were actually Sudras, but called rachavaru on account of their position. As in the case of other parts of South India, the Kshatriya Varna seems to be absent here.

III. Matikaratalu or Vaishyas were the same as merchants who carried on trade and commerce.

IV. Nalavajativaru or Sudras were mainly agriculturists, but some of them carried on several other professions. They were not segregated, although considered inferior

2. The practice of dancing girls attached to temples was also in vogue. From the account of Paes, we learn that Devadasis held a highly respectable position in society, and were given land grants, maid-servants, etc.

3. The plight of widow was pitiable, but they could remarry.

4. The state encouraged widow remarriage by not levying any tax on It.

5. The prevalence of Sati or Sahagamana in the Vijayanagar Empire is proved both from inscriptions and foreign accounts of the period.

6. Chess: It was a game promoted by the state and players were rewarded.

7. Untouchability: It existed and various classes such as Kambalattars, dombaris, jogis and maravars were treated as untouchables.

8. Slavery: It was quite common and Nicolo de Conti says that thoseloho failed to repay debts became the property of the creditor.

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