Society and Economy

What is the subject matter of Society and Economy?

 Society and Economy.

What were the main aspects of medieval Indian Society and Economy?

 Social Structure, Agriculture, Trade and Commerce, Currency, Crafts, and Industries.

What is the subject matter of Social Structure?

 Social Structure.

What was the basis of the social structure in medieval India?

 Caste and religion.

Which were the main social groups in medieval India?

 Rulers, Nobles, Ulema, Merchants, Artisans, Peasants, and Labourers.

Who formed the largest section of society?

 Peasants.

Which class enjoyed the highest social status?

 Ruling and Noble class.

What was the position of women in medieval society?

 It generally declined in many regions.

Which social practices became more common during the medieval period?

 Purdah and Child Marriage.

What is the subject matter of Agriculture?

 Agriculture.

What was the main occupation of the people in medieval India?

 Agriculture.

What was the main source of state revenue?

 Land Revenue.

Which crops were commonly grown in medieval India?

 Rice, Wheat, Barley, Cotton, Sugarcane, and Pulses.

Which ruler introduced major land revenue reforms?

 Akbar.

Who designed Akbar's revenue system?

 Raja Todar Mal.

What was the most common method of irrigation?

 Wells, Tanks, and Canals.

What is the subject matter of Trade and Commerce?

 Trade and Commerce.

What were the two main types of trade in medieval India?

 Inland Trade and Overseas Trade.

Which were the major ports of medieval India?

 Surat, Calicut, Cambay, Masulipatnam, and Hooghly.

Which goods were mainly exported from India?

 Cotton Textiles, Silk, Spices, Indigo, and Sugar.

Which goods were mainly imported into India?

 Horses, Silk, Precious Metals, and Luxury Goods.

Who controlled overseas trade during the Mughal period?

 Indian, Arab, and European Merchants.

What is the subject matter of Currency?

 Currency.

Which metal coins were commonly used in medieval India?

 Gold, Silver, and Copper Coins.

Who introduced the Silver Rupee?

 Sher Shah Suri.

What was the standard silver coin during the Mughal period?

 Rupee.

What was the common copper coin of the Mughal period?

 Dam.

Who standardized the Mughal currency system?

 Akbar.

What is the subject matter of Crafts and Industries?

 Crafts and Industries.

Which industry was the most important in medieval India?

 Textile Industry.

Which Indian textile was famous throughout the world?

 Muslin.

Which city was famous for silk weaving?

 Murshidabad.

Which city was famous for cotton textiles?

 Surat.

Which handicrafts were popular in medieval India?

 Metalwork, Ivory Carving, Pottery, Jewellery, and Carpet Weaving.

Who produced most of the handicrafts in medieval India?

 Artisans and Craftsmen.