Describe the position of women in Vijayanagara empire.

1.	Describe the position of women in Vijayanagara empire.
Answer» Solution :(i) The women were respected in the Vijayanagara society. They received high education and MADE a TREMENDOUS PROGRESS in the field of literature. (ii) They have LEARNT the art of handling sword, dancing, WRESTLING and music and also took an active part in the administration. (iii) In spite of this, some malpractices were also prevalent in the society. (iv) Social evils such as polygamy, child marriage, giving and taking of dowry, etc. were in vogue.

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