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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2020 — General Studies · Question 31 of 200

Q31
History of IndiaVijayanagara, Bahmani, Marathas, Sikhs & Bengal
Which among the following was the single biggest item of import to the Vijayanagara empire?
  1. a.Pearl
  2. b.Precious stones
  3. c.Horses
  4. d.Silk

Answer: (C) Horses

Since good war-horses could not be bred adequately in south India, horses were imported in large numbers (mainly via Arab traders) to supply the Vijayanagara cavalry.