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Which Portuguese traveller visited Vijayanagara in the early 16th century and described its fortified urban landscape?
Which Portuguese traveller visited Vijayanagara in the early 16th century and described its fortified urban landscape?
During whose reign was there a growth in awareness of towns like Hampi, Masulipatnam, and Surat?
During whose reign was there a growth in awareness of towns like Hampi, Masulipatnam, and Surat?
Which of the following is NOT a type of town mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of town mentioned in the text?
Which city became a British trading post in 1611 CE according to the text?
Which city became a British trading post in 1611 CE according to the text?
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What was the significance of Masulipatnam during the 17th century?
What was the significance of Masulipatnam during the 17th century?
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Which explorer referred to Surat as an important port during the early 16th century?
Which explorer referred to Surat as an important port during the early 16th century?
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What was a notable feature of the growth of towns in medieval India?
What was a notable feature of the growth of towns in medieval India?
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Which types of towns in Medieval India served as the main seat for administrative machinery?
Which types of towns in Medieval India served as the main seat for administrative machinery?
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What purpose did the towns of Benaras (Varanasi), Mathura, and Pushkar serve in Medieval India?
What purpose did the towns of Benaras (Varanasi), Mathura, and Pushkar serve in Medieval India?
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Why were some towns in Medieval India founded by rulers?
Why were some towns in Medieval India founded by rulers?
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What was a common characteristic of the existing towns if they became overcrowded in Medieval India?
What was a common characteristic of the existing towns if they became overcrowded in Medieval India?
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Which type of town in Medieval India received royal patronage and had various people congregated for participation?
Which type of town in Medieval India received royal patronage and had various people congregated for participation?
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What did Domingo Portuguesetraveller describe about the street in Hampi?
What did Domingo Portuguesetraveller describe about the street in Hampi?
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What was commonly sold at the fair in Hampi?
What was commonly sold at the fair in Hampi?
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What did Masulipatnam become known for as mentioned in the text?
What did Masulipatnam become known for as mentioned in the text?
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Who founded the city of Masulipatnam in the 14th century?
Who founded the city of Masulipatnam in the 14th century?
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What type of items were NOT mentioned as being sold on the street in Hampi by Domingo Portuguesetraveller?
What type of items were NOT mentioned as being sold on the street in Hampi by Domingo Portuguesetraveller?
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'Kalamkari' is a traditional art from which region as mentioned in the text?
'Kalamkari' is a traditional art from which region as mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Portuguese Travellers and Indian Cities
- The Portuguese traveller Domingo Paes visited Vijayanagara in the early 16th century and described its fortified urban landscape.
Growth of Towns in Medieval India
- During the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, there was a growth in awareness of towns like Hampi, Masulipatnam, and Surat.
- The growth of towns in medieval India was notable for being unplanned and organic.
Types of Towns
- Administrative towns served as the main seat for administrative machinery in Medieval India.
- Sacred towns like Benaras (Varanasi), Mathura, and Pushkar served as centers of pilgrimage and religious learning.
- Some towns were founded by rulers for strategic or commercial reasons.
- Royal towns received royal patronage and had various people congregated for participation.
Characteristics of Towns
- If existing towns became overcrowded, smaller towns or suburbs emerged around them in Medieval India.
- Masulipatnam became known for its textile industry in the 17th century.
Hampi and Masulipatnam
- Hampi was an important city in the Vijayanagara Empire, and its streets were lined with vendors selling various items like precious stones, pearls, and horses.
- The Portuguese traveller Domingo Paes described the street in Hampi as having a lively atmosphere with many vendors.
- Common items sold at the fair in Hampi included precious stones, pearls, and horses.
- Masulipatnam was founded in the 14th century and became a major textile production center.
- 'Kalamkari' is a traditional art from the Masulipatnam region.
Trade and Commerce
- Surat became a British trading post in 1611 CE.
- The explorer Duarte Barbosa referred to Surat as an important port during the early 16th century.
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Learn about the different types of towns in Vijayanagara such as administrative centres, temple towns, pilgrimage centres, trade ports, and founded towns. Explore the growth of cities during Krishnadeva's reign and Vijayanagara's fortified urban landscape through the eyes of Portuguese traveller Domingo Paes in the early 16th century.
