Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the state of commerce in the Vijayanagara kingdom?
(a) The Chetties used to go to Malaya Archipelago for trade.
(b) The Malabari merchants dealt in slave trade also and carried shiploads of slaves from Vijayanagara kingdom.
(c) Overseas trade was largely in the hands of foreigners.
(d) The Muslim merchants were to pay higher taxes.
Ans: (d) The Muslim merchants were to pay higher taxes.
Explanation: The statement that is not correct regarding the state of commerce in the Vijayanagara kingdom is (d) The Muslim merchants were to pay higher taxes.
In the Vijayanagara kingdom, the state of commerce was characterized by active trade and interactions with various regions. However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that Muslim merchants specifically were subjected to higher taxes. The Vijayanagara kingdom had a diverse array of merchants and traders, including Chetties who engaged in trade with the Malaya Archipelago, Malabari merchants involved in various trade activities, and foreign merchants participating in overseas trade. While trade was influenced by different groups, there is no indication of discriminatory tax policies against Muslim merchants specifically in the Vijayanagara kingdom.
