• ISSN: 2349-6002
  • UGC Approved Journal No 47859
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VIJAYANAGARA EMPIRE: ROLE OF THE WOMEN IN SHAPING ITS DESTINY-A CRITICAL STUDY IN THE ECONOMIC SPHERE

  • Unique Paper ID: 160740
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 1111-1114
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  • In the medieval history of India an empire occupies a substantial position for its grandeur, richness, strength and beauty i.e., “THE VIJAYANAGARA EMPIRE”. This was founded in 1336 C.E by the Sangama brothers on the bank of river Tungabhadra and it continued its legacy up to the mid17th century. From the writings of the travelers, poets to the inscriptional and numismatic evidences we can understood about the pompous and greatness of the rulers and its capital “vijayanagara”. One of the uniqueness of this empire was the role played by the women in empire’s economy. From the queens to the devadasi girls, from princess to the damsels everyone had profound effect in its journey. As warriors, writers, hunters, dancers, scribes, officials, poets and devotees their role was impeccable. As the Vijayanagar empire is renowned for its wealth it is not possible without the active role played by the women in their economic activities. When compared to their north Indian counterparts these women enjoyed a lot of freedom. Primary reason was north Indian women suffered from purdah system and mostly excluded from the fear of foreign invasions
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 1111-1114

VIJAYANAGARA EMPIRE: ROLE OF THE WOMEN IN SHAPING ITS DESTINY-A CRITICAL STUDY IN THE ECONOMIC SPHERE

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